Author Archives: jamilah

About jamilah

i think about a lot of things, and sometimes i write about them.

More reflections on ‘Searching For Neverland’

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jamilah

i made the above video, documenting my initial feelings around the creation of this docu-drama based on teacher Michael’s life.  While my feelings have not changed (i still refuse to see it), after i made the video i began to … Continue reading →

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A strange peace came over me…

Posted on April 19, 2017 by jamilah

“There are people dying…” As i am in the middle of doing some seasonal cleaning, i turn up the volume of Heal The World– it’s a song i go to when i look for that peaceful space, musically.  It’s the … Continue reading →

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Rest Well, Rainbow Child: On Prince Rogers Nelson

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jamilah

(So many of our great Master Teachers are leaving this plane in recent years. This year in particular has been hard. I had begun writing this piece pretty soon after Prince’s transition, and as I was in the midst of … Continue reading →

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A teacher of the teacher: In Honor of Maurice White.

Posted on February 25, 2016 by jamilah

It has been a couple of years since i have posted anything on here (clearly).  i’ve had so much to say during that time, and there have been times i’ve questioned how to say it.  This blog also (clearly) deals … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 13)

Posted on May 12, 2014 by jamilah

teacher, i feel it’s of utmost importance i say this right now, particularly in light of the more recent posthumous album being released (the title:  ‘xscape’), and the debates surrounding it.  so for a moment i’m going to step out … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 12)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by jamilah

so…  i just did about 24 minutes of thriller dancing.  i did the film version four times, the full song (via the ‘thrill the world’ version) once, and danced to chiranjevi’s ‘golimar’ (aka ‘indian thriler’) version- and i used up … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 11)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by jamilah

it has been far too long since i’ve expressed my emotions and experiences here; i realized i had to do a lot of searching though.  where do i fit in, in the context of the world…  of the communities i … Continue reading →

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where should my focus be in honoring the teacher?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jamilah

i have not been able to write as much as i’d like to here; with that, i am sending a basic message about what the teachings mean to me. with that, am i doing what i am supposed to be … Continue reading →

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the day of honoring the teacher: some photos

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jamilah

today was the day of the silent walking vigil for teacher michael…  most people were averting their eyes at me, or giving me sympathetic smiles.  my favourite moments were when the children were smiling and waving, and when the older … Continue reading →

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a silent walking vigil for the teacher…

Posted on June 24, 2012 by jamilah

firstly, i have not been here for a while because i have had extremely limited access to the computer due to circumstances beyond my control…  but let us not fret, for i am here now.  secondly, as of tomorrow it … Continue reading →

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