Where Are You From?

A Monday Meditation for June 7, 2021


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For the "I’ve Been Meaning to Ask" series this summer, our Monday Meditations will be written by various members of the St. Peter’s community. 

 

This week, Seth Henseleit-Kreigh answers the question "Where are you from?"

 

I come from a community that has had to hide for generations.

I come from a community that has been denied its history.

I come from a community that has been marginalized and discriminated against.

I come from a community that has had to fight for its rights and acceptance.

I come from a community that struggles to integrate identity and religion in a society that says it cannot have both.

I come from a community that has had to forge its own path.

I come from a community that struggles to remain true to itself despite society’s expectations for it.

 

I come from a community that is loving and accepting.

I come from a community that fosters and teaches its youth.

I come from a community that must constantly redefine who it is.

I come from a community that chooses its family.

 

I come from a community that strives for progress while trying not to forget the struggles of the past.

I come from a community that fights for equality and inclusion but struggles with it itself.

I come from a community that fights from a position of privilege because of those who fought for it.

I come from a community that has an obligation to continue fighting for those who do not enjoy its same privilege.

I come from a community that has diversity as its greatest strength.

 

 

Seth Henseleit-Kreigh

Generosity Team Lead