Connecting with your ancestors is by far one of the greatest ways to honor and maintain their legacies. Much like your living relatives, your ancestors love to hear from and receive affection and attention from you. They are always ready and willing to provide you with guidance, reassurance and best of all love. This post will provide you with a number of different ways to welcome, honor and connect with your ancestors in order to create a relationship in which both yourself as well as your ancestors are mutually fulfilled in both the spiritual and physical realms.
Learn About Them- Honoring your ancestors can be quite simple. Asking your living relatives about them is an easy way to check this task off your list. Try starting with your oldest living relative. Spending time with him or her will provide you with the opportunity to learn about your ancestors while taking in the invaluable wisdom gained from life experiences he or she still has to offer. Ask about what your ancestors enjoyed doing. Ask about their favorite foods and drinks. Find out what they were most passionate about while living. This information will help you to establish and maintain a meaningful connection with them.
Visit Them- If you are fortunate enough to live near the cemetery that shelters your ancestorsā physical bodies or have access to their ashes, paying them regular visits will improve your spiritual journey. Taking the time to visit your ancestors shows that you are willing to take the first step towards connecting with and building a relationship with them. Ancestors express their appreciation for such actions with blessings (if that is what you request), protection and a strong guiding presence in the physical realm. Bring love offerings in the form of photos, flowers or even trinkets that carry sentimental value when you visit. Tell them what you have learned about them. Tell them all you would like to tell them about yourself (although I am sure they are already quite familiar with you).
Converse with Them- Your ancestors are always ready to hear form you. Dedicate time throughout your day to simply sit and talk with them just as you would were they still here. I dedicate my commutes to my ancestors. No radio. No phone calls. Only communication with my ancestors wherein I thank them for their roles in my life and for taking part in my creation. Expressing your gratitude to your ancestors will not only teach you humility, it will create a stronger bond between yourself and your ancestors that will lead to future blessings and continued guidance.
Create and Maintain an Altar- An altar is a sacred place created to show honor and present offerings to its honoree. Ancestor altars are very important and necessary. Your ancestors can serve as your spiritual guides, leading you through different circumstances safely and victoriously. Your altar should include a photo or photos of your ancestor, an element of fire such as a candle, an element of Earth such as a plant and offerings for your loved one. The possibilities are endless when creating an ancestor altar. This is your chance to show your ancestor how much you have learned about him or her. Be creative and make every move with love.
Reach out to your ancestors today rather it be through meditation, setting up an altar or simply asking about them. Once invited into your life, you will notice the positive difference having a righteous ancestor on your side can make.
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