Born an African Methodist Episcopalian but actually Muslim parents who were not allowed to raise us Muslim. Grandparents and Great Grandparents lived, preached and worshipped among the German Mennonite's and Quakers of Pennsylvania. I love the book and movie Life of Pi! I related to the main character's love of God when I read it. Have had the best Jewish teachers, mentors and friends. Buddhism brought me light that Christianity darkened. Finally read/ learned WE are the LIGHT! The spiritual lives within us. Moving meditation/ Healing Qi Gong helped me to not only feel this but be a part of a whole cosmos through Awaken Call 100 Day Qi Gong during the pandemic. Continued with Tai Chi and regular practice of Qi Gong. Diversity and an Open Mind can often fuel your conviction of connectedness. I admit I was afraid to let go, get lost from my heritage but the music still moves me and I appreciate the strength it gave my ancestors for me to exist.
On Nov 27, 2025 A wrote :