One of the groups I enjoy being with is Multicultural Solidarity of Long Island and their Diversity Friendship Listening Circles.
Our in-person gatherings have enabled me to meet people from many backgrounds other than my original one...
I've sat in the presence of folks from other countries like India and South and Central America.
Had my first experience at the Shinnecock native American reservation on Eastern Long Island.
Met folks from the Long Island Baha'i community and continue to enjoy their indoor and outdoor gatherings.
During these heart-opening experiences, we shared food and our stories.
For this evening’s live celebration, they asked people to share some original art: songs, poems, dance…
A few weeks ago, I replied to one of the event organizers that I mostly create posts on my blog and haven’t penned any poems or songs. She encouraged me to try my hand at a short piece of prose…
I kept her request before me, trusting that if this was to a helpful learning experience, something would emerge…
Earlier this week it did…it did…it did…
…including this morning’s inspiration…3 times…
I decided to do 3 blogs to give me some room to grow beyond 3 “short pieces”…Those who know me know that #music belongs...
Here are the links to the 3 posts, plus a bonus post...
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