The concept of Yin-Yang is one that I have always ascribed to - that one cannot exist without the other and that seemingly opposite forces can be complementary/interconnected. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I was given the nickname Black Oyinbo. Oyinbo in the Yoruba language means White Person (in short I was being called an Oreo). But the idea that I didn't "act my race" was telling of who I was as an individual. I consider myself a Universal Human and I draw inspiration from whatever speaks to my soul regardless of what culture it stems from.

On the topic of race relations in this country and throughout the world, we're having a difficult time getting along because we focus on the obvious differences between Black & White. One aiming to dominate the other and dismissing whatever similarities, however subtle, that may be between them.

The second part of the passage describes a way of life that I am working towards - to be more open and not overly controlling about things that are happening or the ones not happening fast enough. It's important to set intentions and goals, but to remain flexible through the journey. Non-attachment is the mission.