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Tag: white God

Posted on December 16, 2018December 17, 2018

A colonized spirituality

I prayed all the time when I was younger. And whenever I did, I could not help but imagine a white face to whom I addressed requests and express my gratitude to. A white god. A white Jesus. A white savior whom I felt indebted to for taking the time to listen whenever I brought …

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My best of friends are the ones I have travelled overseas with for days and with little certainty and structure around how the trips will go. And through it all, we all still like each other very much at the end of the day. Daniel and Stephanie Lim are a few of the most generous, insightful, talented, and hospitable humans I know. We have played, wrote, and recorded music together—indoors and outdoors, privately and publicly. We feasted, went to faraway places, had Harry Potter movie marathons every Christmas, hiked rice terraces, shared inside jokes... looking back, I’d say that my life now is full of color, stories, honest songs, so much good food and laughter because of Daniel and Steff. With them, I am home. #lovenotestofriends #sweetsomethings #valentinesdaywithfriends2019
NEW SONG (and audio commentary): “Family of Origin” — link on bio!
Two and a half years ago, I moved to Seattle from Chicago. It was truly difficult. Important and revelatory, but difficult. As I keep looking back and wonder “how the hell did I survive that?!,” Stacie’s countenance and radiance will appear in my head, and then I say back to myself, “ah, that’s right. She was there.” Stacie Englund is one of the kindest, most charming, and most courageous people I have had the deep privilege of knowing. She has held hope on my behalf and those of others during the times when we couldn’t hold it for ourselves. To my back rub buddy, my school comrade, my longest Seattle friend, when I think of the care and generosity you extend, I think of a vibrant, nutritious garden—a garden that thrives and causes other gardens to flourish. Your love is so damn good, Stacie. May you receive no less than 10x the life and joy you give to us. Love you, boo. ♥️ #lovenotestofriends #sweetsomethings #valentinesdaywithfriends2019
Zach Spoerl. The one and the only. My muse and my living wonder whose life and friendship are proof that the Creator has been wooing and favoring me all this time. My favorite thing about Zach is how every time I just spent time with him, I feel like I just enjoyed a good and healthy meal. Thank you for making me feel known and loved. Your friendship is the kind that makes me sing more, write more, and help me understand Ubuntu more. Who would’ve thought that life and love can get this good? #lovenotestofriends #sweetsomethings #valentinesdaywithfriends2019
Over the past year, Casey Jordan has been a sweet surprise. From brief exchanges to sharing meals and memes together, I have constantly referred to him as the light of my life. He has saved me from a lot of “things” which I’m a bit too embarrassed to share 😅, and yet, I never felt an inch of shame from him whenever he offered care. He’s always been effortlessly ready to discuss the human experience with all its melancholy, while also being ready to dance, sing, and just be. To the one whose authenticity made me feel safe enough to seek my own. To the one whose smile is enough to ease and comfort my burdened soul, I love you tons. As @courtwrites once wrote: new friendship is indeed the last, great romance #lovenotestofriends #sweetsomethings #valentinesdaywithfriends2019
This is my island seastar, with whom I shared bbq/spam musubi dinners, late night karaoke sessions, house shows, free form dancing in under-renovated museums, and having way too much sushi. Kelley Ige is a muse. An energizing force. A deep thinker. My favorite thing about her is how she naturally brings out the core parts of me, which include my fascination and devotion to the spiritual and to relationships. In her presence, my hopes for the world, for myself, and for my community feel less of an abstraction. With Kelley, I feel less ashamed with my desires, and more at ease with who I am—with every complexity and absurdity. 🐚 🌊 🌻 #lovenotestofriends #sweetsomethings #valentinesdaywithfriends2019

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