Reaching out for support of Trip to India etc.

July 4, 2012

Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, and Community:

I am writing to tell you that I am embarking on a major transition in my life and would like to extend a call for your support. I am pleased to announce that I am the only North American that has been accepted into the Field Service Learning Program in Kerala, India. Here I will be gifted the opportunity to learn Holistic Medicine (Ayurveda), Yoga, and Meditation, and serve youth through facilitating theater groups which will critically engage community issues. I will be working alongside a team of international students from throughout the world.

Upon my return, I will be individually and collaboratively offering presentations on my learning on preventative integrative medicine, holistic healing, and drama therapy. My short term intention is to provide the budding knowledge of holistic healing to my community of supporters and the communities I am connected. My long-term intention is to open up a holistic healing and advocacy center for marginalized children and families including providing holistic healing services to communities of color, GLBT, formerly incarcerated, sexually exploited, those impacted by mental dis-ease, and/or intergenerational trauma etc. My life mission is to support all beings to live whole and purposeful lives. Additionally, upon my return I am committed to furthering my studies of holistic approaches to healing by applying for doctoral programs in this field. Your financial support will also support this effort of higher learning.

This trip will happen with your generous donation. My total need is $3,000. Embarking on this journey calls for my intellectual focus and spiritual strength but what has been most challenging is meeting financial needs. I am committed to following my hearts calling and live out this passion for supporting healthcare that affirms life. All donors will receive a personalized thank you letter and an invitation to a presentation on holistic healing findings. I will be creating workshops and creative pieces based on these foundational healing models.

I am currently enrolled in Union Theological Seminary (UTS) receiving my Master’s degree in Holistic Psychology. I am currently receiving grades of distinction in my specialization, the highest grade one can receive in my field of study. I have done research on gender based violence in the US and Caribbean, non-traditional approaches to healing, sacred sensuality, and intergenerational trauma. I have worked within intimate justice communities, sexual exploitation, mental health etc. with the intention of using both science and creative arts approaches to empower marginalized peoples. UTS is an Ivy League graduate school and member of the Columbia University Consortium. It respects the path of a wide range of spiritualities and supports its students to critically analyze psychological, political, and religious pedagogy with a sense of autonomy.

            With your contribution, I will reach my fundraising goal of $3,000.  All donations, large or small, are always welcomed. Donate at paypal.com: create an account, go to the tab marked send money, and donate to the e-mail address: kuumbaproject@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to Taneshia Campbell. In closing, I honor those of you that have been an interconnected support and have truly given me the chance to embrace a greater extended family through your presence in my life. Follow my blog for updates on this trip and other works: KuumbaProject.blogspot.com. There is a famous saying in Swahili: Ubantu (translated) "I am who I am, because you are who you are." Together, in the Ghandian legacy, let's continue to be the change we want to see in the world.

Peace & Blessings,

Sacred Walker

Taneshia Karene Campbell

MDiv. Candidate 2012, Union Theological Seminary

Specialization: Holistic Psychology- Earned Credit with Distinction (A+)

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[Picture at top derived from the following website:http://adrianepositive.blogspot.com/] 

* Disclaimer: This post is not an endorsement of this organization, and more so shares professional opinions. This report is an op-ed piece, and encourages those specifically seeking more info to to make the most informed decisions from a wide range of perspectives, with this as one of many.  I encourage those seeking it to find the best fit for your unique needs. I hope this piece is both informative and enjoyable.

Thank you for coming. Please check out other posts on my website, of interest.

Appreciations as well for being an integral part of the Kuumba Holistic Healing Project's growing community.

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