Community: Summer With the Village
Summer 2021 holds a special place in my heart. The 6 train stops at Astor Place. I walk up the stairs and out into the street outside the New York City subway station. Hauling a small wooden table, a whole bunch of tape, a small poster with the title "Community Readings $5. Meet reader Shayla M. Rose" with a picture of me holding a fan of tarot cards. As I walk, a massive crowd of people from all backgrounds, protestors, activists, people in kinky fishnet stockings, goths nevertheless, the eccentrics, "weirdos" like myself- a diversity of people. Rainbow-colored flags waving at me from afar, glitter and sparkles encapsulating me in happiness. I began community readings on Pride Day during a hot, humid Sunday in New York City.
I found myself doing outdoor readings in front of Jewels Parlor on the edge of the sidewalk. I came with no expectation besides offering a spiritual service to people at St. Marks Place. My friends helped me to set up for the community readings in the sweltering summer heat. Shout out to Anna Banana, Banger, and the lovely young lady who lend me a table from her job for helping! It felt surreal, but I felt no fear. I just went for it.
In retrospect, I am grateful for the skills I developed in community work. Most importantly, I am proud to expand my voice as an Intuitive Latinx Healer and serve the collective. Summer 2021 continues to hold a piece of my heart. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, and please enjoy the Community: Summer With the Village video.
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