From the Suitcase--Oliha Yiwama

SAMINAKA'S SPIRIT

Traditional African spirituality or religion involves the acknowledgement of all the realms of creation into everyday life. The first and foremost force of creation is God Almighty. God Almighty is known by many names and appellations by the different ethnic groups of Africa. In Nigeria, He is called Olodumare by the Ife Yoruba, Osanobua by Benin's Edo, Chukwu by the Igbo, etc.

Whatever name is applied, God Almighty is recognized as the Supreme Being. Beneath God Almighty is a recognition of the forces that compose creation, both negative and positive. For instance, in traditionl African Medicine, the native doctors acknowledge that medicine has a dual role. It can be used to heal as well as to harm.

Traditional African Medicine also acknowledges the many realms of creation, and possibilities that may affect the client. It is the total person who is healed; the spiritual, mystical, psychological, emotional and physical parts are brought into alignment with divine will.

The total environment of the African plays a major role in the treatment of illness. The role of tropical plants as natural remedies to life’s many obstacles is fundamental to African spirituality. In tradition, the African believes that the cure to all his aliments lays close to his abode.

Saminaka’s lush plant life contains the cures to virtual humankind's many perplexities. Its many healing waters also provide cures for barrenness, poverty, loneliness and miscarriages. Bathe in the waters of Olokun, Osun and Yemanya. Experience the herbal cures from the lush gardens of Saminaka. I invite you to come and enjoy our sim's healing environment, a place of refuge and deep insight into the wonders of creation and the mysteries of life!