Destiny Cannot Be Denied

 We divine Ifa in our hand
We press Ifa on the ground
Elesa a gbo gi
Cast divination for Ogbe
Coming from heaven to earth
They said Ogbe would enter the world
Ogbe was asked to perform an offering
Ogbe inquired of the items to offer
Ogbe should secure a rat to blaze paths in the bush
A fish to chart a way through the ocean
A rooster to clear passage on land
They said Ogbe would reach the world
Ogbe performed the offering
As Ogbe ventured
He met the bush first
Ogbe was perplexed
Esu whispered in Ogbe's ear:
Remember, you have a rat to blaze a path through the bush
Ogbe put down the rat
The rat blazed a path through the bush
Esu told Ogbe to follow
When he exited the bush
Ogbe met water
Ogbe was perplexed
Esu whispered in Ogbe's ear:
Remember, you have a fish that charts a way through the ocean
Ogbe dropped the fish in the water
The fish began to swim
Esu told Ogbe to follow
When he swam out of the water
Ogbe met a town
But did not know which direction to face
Esu whispered in Ogbe's ear:
Remember the rooster that clears a passage on land
Esu told Ogbe to follow the rooster
Ogbe arrived at the center of the city
He/She was happy and started to dance and rejoice
We divine Ifa in our hand
We press Ifa on the ground
Elesa a gbo gi
Is the one who cast divination for Ogbe
On the day he was coming from heaven to earth
The rat uses its Ori to blaze paths in the bush
The fish uses its Ori to chart ways through the ocean
The rooster uses its Ori to clear passages on land
Therefore, Ogbe should become popular
Ogbe's star should not fall like tree leaves
Ogbe should light a path through difficulty
- Holy Odu EjiOgbe

The true nature of destiny is completeness.  It is what it is. Usually, it's so simple and obvious that people overlook their destinies.  I have consulted for so many people who asked for a blessing, but when they got it all they did was complain about the dirty work involved with maintaining that blessing. Of course, they weren't happy! 

In the verse above,  Ogbe encountered the bush, the ocean and finally the land,  which represent different phases of the journey of life. Each phase has its own problems.  Each time Ogbe met a new problem,  Èsù had to remind Ogbe that, because of his sacrifice, he had everything he needed to address the problems endemic to his journey.  What's important to note is that your destiny is complete. The solutions to your problems have already been provided. It's important, however, that you learn to recognize your resources. Surround yourself with wise people who will help you identify the path of destiny and not mere convenience.  Respectable and wise Babalawo will use Ifá to guide you towards greater resources for spiritual development and personal fulfillment as you continue the journey.

Throughout, you must have unwavering faith in your destiny, and combine it with quality counsel.  Remember that you can live the medicine that will heal your life. Learn more in the 16 Essential Traits of Personal Priesthood. 

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