LINEAGE
The migratory and colonial influence of my lineage is complex. My mother’s line comes from the Philippines, from Luzon and Visaya. The Philippines are an intricate archipelago, and because of this, my genetic pool possibly includes a combination of DNA material from China, Japan, India, Spain, Africa, Australia and North America (part imperialistic force, part natural migration).
My patrilineal line descends from Norway, Ireland, Scotland, France, Canada, and Coast Salish. I don’t identify as Coast Salish because the familial and cultural connection was not fostered, and the point of entry was 4 generations ago. I do, however, hold the knowledge in my heart.
Why share all of this?
Explaining my ancestry shines light on my healing service; a cumulative philosophy inspired by ancient wisdom from Japan, China, India, Scandinavia & First Nations People. I empower myself to celebrate my heritage, and re-frame my post-colonial experience with a collage of rituals, mythologies, and practices that buoy my life and bring me peace.
When I rest in stillness and meditation, the borders of countries and divisive intellectual concepts evaporate. I feel myself as effervescent, my sense of body temporarily disintegrates, and I enter an awareness and state of being where I expand beyond my individuality. I feel myself as one with the whole energetic motion of humans, animals, plant life, and cosmos.
I AM ONE SMALL FIBER IN THE FABRIC OF THE UNIVERSE