Hi Brother emanuel
Yes, I think we have something very much in sync here. Perhaps it's our yearning to know and understand ourselves, or it could be we're walkin together on the same path, or its just something bigger than what we can understand at this point, but I do feel the connection also.
I can recall a time when I've heard drums and a language I didn't understand. I also had a vision that accompanied that. I remember an African man reached out to me and lead me closer to a ceremony that was going on. There were other people who was dancing, singing, and talking to me. I never truly understood why I was hearing and seeing these things in my mind, and I still don't. I just brushed it off as something that was implanted in my mind by television and/or movies.
As for libation, I haven't tried that. I feel I'm not knowledgeable enough to practice this method without someone more experience around to guide me. I don't want to screw up and pull in the wrong energy. I do feel as if my Ancestors have been with me, protecting me from dark energies all my life. I have been in some very bad situations and made it out physical unharmed. Situations that many aren't so fortunate in. I have even witness harm come to those who have/have tried to hurt me drastically. Some might say its just a coincidence, but in my heart I don't feel it is. Sometimes I feel like something just wraps its arms around me and hugs me. I would get this very warm and loved sensation all throughout me. The kind that just makes you melt inside out. I can almost hear a voice from inside say, "Don't worry, I got you." The Brothers and Sisters here who knows more about offerings, usually will help you. Just ask them. I'm almost sure they'll be willing to share this information.
People who don't recognized certain changes in their own body, or rarely take notice of people around them, usually don't understand when you speak of hearing sounds, seeing strange things, and premonitions you've witnessed come to past. So I usually talk with my sisters, who are familiar with such. Sometimes you won't understand what it means for years. Then oneday, it will hit you. Your mother is right. Don't beat yourself up to understand, just put it in your memory. You will know when it is time to know.
Oh Yeah! I just got this book yesterday that Brother I-Kahn recommended in one of his threads. It's titled: Zulu Shaman....Dreams, Prophecies, and mysteries, By Credo Mutwa. He's a Dogon Chief. If I find something pertaining to offerings in it, I will post it for you.
Much Love to you Brother!:luvv: We can learn and grow together.