Caroline Roe
Womxn Who Rock
What an important and special time to gather with so many admirable individuals. With so much happening in the world right now, specifically surrounding racism issues in America and our current stay at home reality, I really appreciated the opportunity to gather with a community who shared a mutual respect, understanding and passion for authenticity and meaning within life. This un-conference brought people together on a communal level to spark conversation, share stories and art, and provide the chance to be together in a world where everything is so separate. Along with the Q&A, I really enjoyed viewing and hearing about the altars created by Ofelia Esparza and her daughter. The detail, beauty and message behind their pieces were awe-inspiring. It allowed me to think about where I could have gone with my personal altar, created for the midterm project. These altars are a true labor of love. They show passion and commitment to those who we have lost. The connections made throughout to life of the past, present and future touched me in a way that feels very current. We can learn from the past, learn from the good and the bad. We can carry legacies with us to inspire us as individuals trying to make a difference in the world. In doing so, the future will begin to shift. Women will be equals. All race will be equals. It should be that way. This virtual gathering held a common thread of respect for what makes us unique being what makes us a strong community. Overall, I feel grateful to have been apart of this event. I was given the window into others worlds and able to carry it with me into my life. Who am I? Who do I honor? How do I honor, and what will I do next in order to express myself and bring people together while doing so?
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