Going to Cape Coast and peering through the Door of No Return was memorable. But standing in the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River with the ancestors was the most memorable.

To experience the tour of the slave dungeons and hear the stories of how our ancestors were captured and unjustly treated was extremely heartbreaking. It was important to hear the truth from our own brothers and sisters of Ghana.

I am changed. Transformed in ways that I will be discovering for months to come. The change has begun at a cellular level and is also emotional, psychological and spiritual. Before I left Ghana, I started asking myself ‘How do I go back?’ This question has many layers. The areas of my life I expect to be most impacted are my daily routines and connections with Spirit and the Ancestors throughout my day and week. Remembering to honor them often through my life and how I move through my days, weeks and years. I am more aware how close my ancestors are and how they are assisting me on this journey, more than I ever have been before. I am open to the new awareness and direction of my journey in personal life, business and spirituality that will continue to unfold as I move forward.

I come away with a deep love and respect for my ancestors, those who I met and the land throughout the regions we traveled. It has left an indelible mark on my soul. It is very impactful, I am still digesting many of the experiences that occurred during my visit. I come away with a deep sense of pride and strength of character after my return. I am hopeful that my paintings, writings, and my art, will reflect some of the essence and energy I received while in Ghana.

I discovered an “awakening of the African Unconscious” in Ghana. I highly recommend that those who can go and experience this life-changing Pilgrimage.