"Baraka" is an ancient Sufi word, which can be translated as "a blessing, or as the breath, or essence of life from which the evolutionary process unfolds." This non-narrative film captures scenes of various landscapes, churches, ruins, religious ceremonies and cities from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, Israel amongst other places (24 countries from 6 continents). A greater appreciation of Earth and humanity will arise after watching the footage---It really underscores the observation of many that in spite of the many socio-cultural differences amongst various groups (that have, sadly, led to wars & strife since the dawn of humanity), there are amazing similarites. As Maya Angelou wrote in her timeless piece, "Human Family":
I note the obvious differences
in the human family.
Some of us are serious,
some thrive on comedy.
Some declare their lives are lived
as true profundity,
and others claim they really live
the real reality.
The variety of our skin tones
can confuse, bemuse, delight,
brown and pink and beige and purple,
tan and blue and white.
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.
I know ten thousand women
called Jane and Mary Jane,
but I've not seen any two
who really were the same.
Mirror twins are different
although their features jibe,
and lovers think quite different thoughts
while lying side by side.
We love and lose in China,
we weep on England's moors,
and laugh and moan in Guinea,
and thrive on Spanish shores.
We seek success in Finland,
are born and die in Maine.
In minor ways we differ,
in major we're the same.
I note the obvious differences
between each sort and type,
but we are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.
We are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.
We are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.
Peace
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