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It just hit me that Aretha Franklin is gone..

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jamilah

Three days later, it hit me.  I began to cry, particularly in watching her later performances. The peace i initially felt upon hearing of her transcendence has turned into sadness.  Sometimes grief is inexplicable; we grieve when people we love … Continue reading →

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Music and We (MJ webisode no. 1): What do you think would have happened after ‘This Is It?’

Posted on January 6, 2018 by jamilah

    (This is also another chapter in the evolution of the book i was writing- people have asked why i stopped writing it after his transition. Not only is there an evolution of sorts in how i view Michael, … 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. 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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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 10)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jamilah

i was just listening to ‘heal the world’, and tears started rolling down my eyes.  these days, generally i am okay emotionally; i have taken steps to care for myself, get enough rest, eat better, drink more water, get plenty … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 9)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jamilah

the thing about ‘blogging’ for me is that something has to present itself where there is an intense need to ‘blog’ about it.  a lot has been on my mind lately, and it’s not always easy to envision it in … Continue reading →

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