OMS Community 21 Days Omumu Fast
The OMS Community 21 Days Omumu Fast is a recurring community spiritual practice designed to encourage reflection, discipline, cleansing, intentional living, and preparation for new blessings. Beginning in 2027, this practice will take place twice each year, aligned with the two annual equinoxes, and will be open to members of OMS community and Odinani practitioners around the world who wish to participate.
The word Omumu speaks to the themes of emergence, renewal, and blessings. As the equinoxes mark periods of balance and transition in the natural world, the Omumu Fast invites participants to consciously align themselves with these cycles through intentional sacrifice, self-reflection, and spiritual preparation.
How the Fast Works
Each Omumu Fast lasts for 21 consecutive days leading up to an equinox. Participants may join from anywhere in the world and are encouraged to undertake the fast in a way that is meaningful, practical, and sustainable for their individual circumstances.
A fast in this context does not necessarily mean abstaining from food alone. Instead, participants are encouraged to select between one and four things they will abstain from during the 21-day period. The purpose of the fast is to create space for greater awareness, discipline, and alignment.
Examples may include:
Abstaining from certain foods or drinks
Reducing unnecessary social media use
Refraining from habits that no longer serve one's growth
Limiting distractions and time-wasting activities
Practicing intentional silence during certain periods
Releasing patterns, behaviors, or attachments that hinder personal development
For participants who are healthy and have no underlying medical conditions, a form of food fasting that can be safely broken each day is also recommended. However, participation should always be adapted to individual health needs and circumstances.
Prior to each fast, OMS will provide additional guidance on recommended forms of fasting and best practices to help participants choose an approach that aligns with their goals and wellbeing.
Setting an Intention
An essential part of the Omumu Fast is the setting of intention.
Participants are encouraged to identify a personal intention centered around cleansing, renewal, growth, healing, preparation, gratitude, or the welcoming of new blessings into their lives. The abstinence chosen during the fast serves as a physical reminder of that intention and the commitment being made toward it.
The goal is not deprivation for its own sake, but conscious transformation.
Opening Community Gathering
Each Omumu Fast will begin with a live online community event.
During this gathering, participants will receive teachings on the purpose and benefits of fasting, intentional living, spiritual preparation, and the significance of the equinox period. There will also be opportunities for questions, discussion, and guidance to help participants begin the fast with clarity and confidence.
Closing Community Celebration
At the conclusion of each 21-day fast, the community will gather once again for a closing event.
This gathering will serve as a time of prayer, reflection, gratitude, and shared experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss insights gained during the fast, celebrate personal milestones, and collectively mark the completion of the journey. In keeping with the spirit of renewal and abundance, the fast will conclude with a feast and celebration.
A New Community Tradition
The OMS Community 21 Days Omumu Fast is intended to become one of the cornerstone traditions of OMS community. Through this shared practice, participants from different parts of the world can come together in a spirit of discipline, reflection, and growth while remaining grounded in principles that encourage personal transformation and communal wellbeing.
As we approach the launch of the first Omumu Fast in 2027, additional details, resources, schedules, and participation guidelines will be made available.
We look forward to walking this journey with you.