Maya Angelou often spoke about the sacred threads of connection that bind humanity together. In her poem Human Family, she wrote:
“I note the obvious differences in the human family.
I’ve sailed upon the seven seas and stopped in every land.
I’ve seen the wonders of the world, not yet one common man.”

Her words remind us that while our differences make us unique, our shared humanity is what truly unites us. This November, as we celebrate the essence of the human family, we are called not only to reflect on our extended communities but also to look inward—into the heart of our own family dynamics.

The Question of Wholeness

The question, “Will the circle be unbroken?” asks us to consider whether we will continue to carry the pain and misunderstandings that once divided us or if we will search our hearts for forgiveness and renewal. To be unbroken means to exist in a state of wholeness—continuous, complete, and restored.

When light enters the places where we’ve been fractured, it brings balance and healing. It allows us to rediscover love, compassion, and understanding within our families and ourselves. Holding onto past hurts may keep us in a constant state of unrest, but choosing to heal opens the door to restoration and peace.

After the Storm

Life’s storms—those seasons of conflict, grief, and loss—often obscure our vision. Yet after every storm, a rainbow appears, radiant and hopeful, reminding us that beauty is born from turbulence.

Each time I encounter a rainbow, I’m reminded of seven precious souls who have journeyed on before me: Daddy, Uncle EF, LaTonya, Aunt Sodie, Margena, Portia, and Mickey. Each color of that rainbow mirrors their unique spirit, their strength, grace, intellect, humor, and love. Among them, Daddy and Mickey shine most vividly in my heart, represented by the mystical hues of green and blue.

Their memories continue to guide me through life’s challenges. Their presence—though unseen—remains steady and reassuring, reminding me that love transcends time and distance. Through them, I have learned that being unbroken was never a distant dream, but a living truth carried in the heart.

Choosing Wholeness Over Perfection

Within every family, silence, confusion, and unspoken pain often linger beneath the surface. Yet even in those quiet spaces, we are offered an opportunity to heal. Being unbroken is not about perfection; it is about faith. It is about rising each morning grateful for breath, light, and another chance to love more deeply.

We each have a choice: to live in the shadow of breakdown or to step into the light of wholeness. I chose the latter. Though life brings hardship, I hold fast to faith, purpose, and divine presence. Through struggle, I have learned that every scar tells a story of endurance, and every challenge reveals a deeper strength.

The Circle Restored

As we honor the human family this month, let us ask ourselves:
Will our circle remain broken, or will we open our hearts to forgiveness, compassion, and reconnection?

To be unbroken is not merely to survive—but to transform. It is to reclaim the beauty of our shared humanity and to come home to ourselves—whole, radiant, and free.