Alana

Name: Alana
Age: 28
Location: New Orleans, LA
Religious Practice: Lucumí

ATR Profile Narrative: Alana is a 28 year old who identifies as a cisgender woman from New Orleans, LA and practices Lucumí as her religious foundation. Alana distinguishes herself through her multifaceted and optimistic religiuos and spiritual practice in Lucumí, Hoodoo, and Baptism. Alana's practice has been ingrained in her household, daily habits, attire, and more after receiving her "elekes and warriors." Alana gives praise to God, her Egun (ancestors), her Orisha, and her spirit counsel. Alana recognizes how her choice to follow her spiritual journey has helped free her from religious skepticism, while bringing an abundance of "faith, the size of a mustard seed" and prayer into her life. Alana advises those who are interested in ADR practices to follow your spirit through your ancestors as they will take you where you need to be.