Ancestral Muses

What is the scripture for the National Day of Prayer 2024? The scripture inspiring National Day of Prayer in 2024 is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.

What is the scripture for the National Day of Prayer 2024? The scripture inspiring National Day of Prayer in 2024 is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.

Hajj Hassanain Rajabali’s remarks on “Love Thy Neighbor” from an Islamic perspective, a recital from the youth and remarks by Sheriff Dennis Lemma and closing remarks by Outreach Director Minaz Manekia

This is yearly event held at Masjid Al-Hayy. Part 1 - Recitation of Qur’an. This year’s theme was “Love Thy Neighbor” Rabbi David Kay and Pastor Andy Searles share their thoughts from a Judaic and Christian perspective.

We honor Barbara Chandler as shares her journey from St. Thomas as a young child to living in Central Florida.

Today is the first full moon of 2024! Oops, clearly it’s not 20O4😂😱 Join me as I sit in my backyard and soak up the moon’s rays and reflect on travel adventures in 2023. Naky lives in Lisbon, Portugal

I just returned from Tanzania and Zanzibar. Join me in Dar Es Salaam as I explore the Village Museum, which is part of a consortium of the National Museums of Tanzania, which are tasked with preserving the culture and history of Tanzania and Zanzibar.
This short video showcases various dances throughout the region.
A special shout out to CuriousonTanzania!

Join me in a magical, mystical journey to Zanzibar! Experience the sounds from the rooftop of the Zanzibar Coffee House. I am reminded of the souks and medinas in Morocco 🇲🇦

While I was in Sedona, I was able to try to get my drum on using different drums! I have a Djembe drum that I am trying to learn how to drum. Hope you enjoy! It’s about 6 minutes long. I should have taken pictures of the different drums- one was a hand drum.

Joey and Illuminada Kumaha 'manigua invite me to visit them as they share their Taino culture as guest at the Ormond Beach Historical Society's Collector's Day!
As an aside, we had attempted probably 3 times to do a podcast episode so they could share their story to no avail. i then said that apparently the ancestors wanted us to do this in person as a video.
I apologize for the background noise- for the most part people were respectful of my attempts to engage themas i did share i was doing a podcast episode.
Stay tuned as i will visit them again at the Tomato State Park Mounds (these are primarily burial mounds) which date back 5000 years and are some of the earliest Native American settlements on the central east coast of Florida.

I visited the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina on August 26, 2023. I recommend you visit!. As part of the exhibit, African Routes Diaspora in Atlantic World- I made a video of a video which is less than 7 minutes long that was shown as part of the exhibit. I do not own the tights to the music you may hear in the background.

I met Joey and Illuminata at the Indian Pow Wow in Mt. Dora in March of this year. We have attempted to do this episode over the phone and apparently the Universe wants us to connect in person. So stay tuned- this is a snippet. We are going to continue our discussion in person.

ECOWAS- Economic Community of West African States. I share how and why ECOWAS was founded in order to discuss current situation in Niger.

Bob Marley performed this live at the Rainbow Theatre in London on June 2, 1977. I do not own the rights to this music

Today, I went and saw the movie, Sound of Freedom, which is loosely based on true life of Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad which seeks to rescue children from trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Continuation “(1852) FREDERICK DOUGLASS, “WHAT, TO THE SLAVE, IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” speech

Revisit (1852) FREDERICK DOUGLASS, “WHAT, TO THE SLAVE, IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” speech.

A week of self-care in Detroit with 2 sister girls, Beverly and Karen. We have been having experiences together since we attended the University of Ghana Law School in Accra, 🇬🇭 Ghana.

There are currently 2 exhibits-"Where is Home? Home is Where I Belong by upcoming Ghanaian artist Eugene Ofori Agyei and Elsa Maria Melendez: Venga de una isla de Confusion? I come from an Island of Confusion, who is Puerto Rican.
I attended the opening reception for Eugene's Exhibit and continue to experiment with using video on my podcast. I hope you enjoy these multi-cultural art exhibits. Feel free to leave comments
If you are in the Central Florida region, stop by Rollins Museum of Art- the exhibits are up until August 27, 2023. Both artists will have gallery talks in August, as well. Hope to see you there!

While this brief message is appearing at or near Mother's Day, stress affects and impacts everybody. My message is applicable to anyone male or female.
These days and times are stressful for us all. Remember to take the time to breathe, pause and try to get outside in nature- Go for a walk or just go outside and breathe some fresh air!
How about a change of scenery as in traveling. I will share in a future podcast about my recent trip to Togo in West Africa.
In the meantime, be in the Present Moment, Live Life, Tap into your 5 Senses! Feel free to comment in the Interact tab on my podcast about the ways you alleviate stress.
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The Gentlemen of Watercolor are Chauncey Nelson, Ken Austin and Glen Ward. Join me as we discuss their artistic journeys, Art and what inspires them, prior to their Exhibit at City Arts located at 39 S. Magnolia. We hope to see you at the opening reception on May 18th, 6-9 pm. There will also be a gallery talk on May 20th, 1-2 pm.

This was suppose to be my inaugural video podcast, but I could not figure out how to upload it to my podcast. I have a YouTube channel and I was able to upload it there. I figured out that Ineeded to upgrade my laptop! I got a MacBook Pro which came with a host of other issues as I was used to Windows based operating systems. I persevered and here is the fruit of my labor.
Stay tuned for more audio and video podcasts!

Join us as 5 members of the Story Quilters of Hannibal Square discuss the inspiration behind their quilted pieces and others who display quilts, crochet, tatting, cross stitch, embroidered and needlepoint items.

My Philly sister and I talk about Kwanzaa, Dance, Self- Love Self-Care and what to expect as she hosts a community Kwanzaa celebration.

Join me in our conversation with Lawanda as we speak about Kujichagulia, Self Determination, which is the second Kwanzaa principle and the celebration she will host in Winter Park at the community center

Continuation of short musical interludes to end the year! Does listening evoke anything for you? Share in comment section.

There are numerous studies that document the healing power of music on the mind, body and soul. As we are get closer to the Winter Solstice and the end of the year, this is a perfect time to go inward and reflect on our journey thus far. I thought I would share snippets of music from my collection! Let me know what comes to your mind as you listen in the comment section.

Heather lives life out loud! A fellow
Leo, as an Artist, there is not much
she has not done. We discuss her
upcoming exhibit, "Fabrications-An
exhibit about Truth and Lies"

Arlene talks about her upcoming exhibit, “Fabrications-An exhibit about Truth and Lies”. Join me as we discuss her Art journey.

Are you familiar with Christian Nationalism? Do you know what it is or the role it currently plays in all facets our our life, especially the upcoming mid term elections.

A conversation with Trey Harris, local artist, art curator and a man of many talents, as he shares his artistic journey and inspiration for his Pop Up show which was featured at Favo in September. Listen carefully and you may hear a comment or 2 by another Art Icon and friend of the Arts. You can view images of the Art discussed at my Instagram page- Bussey Arbitration and Mediation Services, LLC

“Ullambana Festival is also called the Sangha Day, or the Buddha’s joyful day. It is the day when the Sangha community had completed their summer retreat. As Buddhists, we should uphold the Buddha’s teaching of filial piety by supporting the Sangha. This is a very meaningful and meritorious act as it allows the Sangha to practice without obstructions and cultivate merits for ourselves and our ancestors.

The Origin and Meaning of Ullambana and Making Offerings to Sangha Ullambana Sangha Offering Ceremony is for Buddhist laity to offer a meal to the Buddha and the Sangha as an act of reverence.

According to the Ullambanapatra Sutra, when Maudgalyayana, a chief disciple of Sakyamuni Buddha, was unable to alleviate the suffering if his mother in the realm of hungry ghosts, the World-Honored One told him that the only way to deliver his mother from the pains of suffering is to rely upon the strength of monastics of all directions in their cultivation of meritorious virtues. The Buddha instructed his disciples to dedicate an elaborate offering of food and fruits to all Sangha members in the names of his parents from the past seven lifetimes as well as the present lifetime because the practice of Sangha offering has the power to transform and deliver all sentient beings.

The merits thus acquired could liberate the deceased from the three suffering realms and allow the living to enjoy a life of abundance, good fortune and longevity. Therefore, by observing the practice of Ullambana Sangha Offering, all Buddhists can deliver their parents from the miseries of the three suffering realms. “

(Source: Hsi Lai Temple)

A brief discussion of the history of Juneteenth. Specifically, I share General Gordon Granger’s Order No. 3 which led to the First Juneteenth celebration in Galveston, Texas. I also share the history of the Emancipation Proclamation.

I was invited to a Lake Mary Rotary meeting today where Attorney John Morgan of Morgan and Morgan shared some thought provoking insights. FYI - at one point in his talk, he drops a F-bomb

A conversation with Tory Freeman as we talk about his exhibit at FAVO, located at 221 East Colonial Drive, in Orlando, on May 6th and 7th and his work as a tattoo artist.

This is the second year I was invited to an Interfaith Iftar at Masjid Al Hayy. For those who do not know, the Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan There are always speakers who share their experiences in a way that reflects their religious beliefs and causes me to reflect on what Ramadan means to those who practice Islam and those who do not. I hope your heart and mind are open and you learn vicariously from my Iftar experience.

Spring is in the air! Join me as I share some thoughts on Celebrations that herald the beginning of Spring. I also toss in a sprinkling of Astrology and last, but not least, some inspirational words about Freedom

Part 1 of a discussion with Victorius McLeod about his upcoming art exhibit at Favo in Orlando on Friday, March 4, 2022 and other topics. Yes, we maxed out so stay tuned for a part 2 sometime in the near future!

The word Quilt comes from the Latin word, Culcita, which means mattress or cushion. Were you aware that the origin of Quilting is African? I was invited by the Guild of the Museum of Art in Deland to speak after their monthly general meeting, where I share the African origins of Quilting.

A conversation with Kent Norton, the Neuro Guru and Chris Weiss where we reflect on how being cognizant of the Mind, Body and Spirit connections aid us in our work as Arbitrators and Mediators. Hopefully, this is the first in a series where we will address some of the definitions we define in our discussion. I apologize as there is a small section where for some reason my voice gets distorted😱but it then goes back to normal. I wonder, was Spirit trying to tell me something?

Navrati celebrates and honors the nine different aspects of Mother Divine, also known as Nav Durga. Shakti means energy and Devi Shakti is the Feminine Spirit.

Listen to intro first as I could not figure out how to merge them together! I am still learning! Walk with me as as I attend Ullambana which is the annual honoring of ancestors by various Buddhist ethnic communities at different times of the year, and is known by different names including Ullambana, Yu-lan-p’en, Obon, Vu-lan, the Obon Festival, Vietnamese Mothers’ Day and Ancestors’ Memorial Day. In each case, the day is spent by monks and laity alike dedicating offerings to the Three Treasures (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) on behalf of their parents and ancestors.

There are 100 questions immigrants study in order to become U S citizens. Can you answer 6 out of the 100 correctly? On my business Facebook Page- Bussey Arbitration and Mediation Services, LLC there is a YouTube video with questions and answers or just Google it!