Category Archives: dreams

i met the band who saved my life.

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jamilah

(Note: This piece makes mention of suicide and mental health struggles) i struggled around whether or not i was going to write (or do a podcast) about this. i struggled because i don’t want the experience misconstrued as one simply … 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. 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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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 8)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jamilah

“so goodbye, please don’t cry…” and cry is what i’ve been doing for the past few days.  i continue to think about all the people who brought joy to so many, and how their voices were silenced.  there’s so much … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 5)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jamilah

i’m making this quick today… the other day as i was cleaning my room, i began listening to many of your albums…  despite doing this blog and engaging you as my teacher, i don’t always think about the brilliance of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 1)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jamilah

i get it.  i finally get it.  i…  FINALLY.  GET.  IT. i’ve never even SEEN peter pan. but i get it. it began the day i met beth, and i mentioned my love and respect for you.  beth tried to … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 102)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by jamilah

the ‘visitor’ has returned, slightly…  i don’t know WHY she has returned, exactly, or what triggered her to return.  i’m not particularly depressed about any specific thing…  no, she’s not close enough for me to DO anything, but she’s there. … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 92)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jamilah

as you know, these past few months i have been so troubled as of late; so confused as to how to approach things in relation to you.  as a student, i have made the conscious decision to not close myself … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 88)

Posted on June 12, 2011 by jamilah

it’s hard to ‘keep the faith’ when you just feel like giving up…  i feel like i am repeating myself to you, but i hope you understand.  i feel like in so many ways i’m letting you down.  i’m doing … Continue reading →

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