Initiation has changed my life. I had so many questions of who I was, what my purpose was and the things that I need to accomplish as a spiritual human being. I have a family and a community that stand on principles. The community is wonderful. The priests are all people who you can respect and feel part of and they're truly there to understand you and help you overcome the struggles that has made your life difficult.

The traditions and challenges of initiation are brought directly to you, wherever you sit. It enables each person that desires to answer the fundamental question, of purpose and destiny, while presenting the opportunity to gain family/friends from each corner of the planet.

I received a call to initiate online and I have never regretted it. As online initiates most of us did not get to physically meet each other until we either went on Pilgrimage or when we graduated. But amazingly it was most joyful to meet my Sens and Seneets. Our teachers and Teacher Assistance were incredible - patient, knowledgeable, willing to give of themselves to make sure we grasp this knowledge to awaken us.

When the online classes became available, I immediately jumped on board but thought to myself that the experience would be nothing like in a real temple and would not be as enriching or effective in my life. To my happiness and surprise, the experience was beyond what I could have envisioned for my life and the connections I made with my teachers, hatenees and fellow initiates were deep and forever bonding.

Studying in the comfort of your home from just about any part of the globe attached to the internet. Mtam has provided all the tools necessary for a successful initiation process and at the same time the participants can build lasting relationships with each other as they immerse themselves in the culture and traditions that have been with held from them for centuries .

After returning from Africa for the very first time, I was looking to find the authentic spiritual practice of my ancestors and learn my true identity. I found The Earth Center and a temple near my home. I entered into initiation with an open mind. Initiation has opened many doors of self-awareness and responsibility. I now have a deeper understanding to why I am here and direction on what needs to be done. I also have a community, a family to share this journey with, to help me evolve along the way. Initiation is NOT easy, it will challenge you mentally, physically, and spiritually. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and prepared to shift our way of thinking and understanding.

When I started initiation, I couldn’t imagine how it would impact my life so far. However, it is the beginning but initiation was for me an amazing experience. One year it was done, and I see how traditional knowledge is deep and real. I’m from the first generation in French, and I can say that we’ve been supervised well although we were far from each other. I recommend this experience to everyone.