I taught middle school math. I loved my students, loved the spark in their eyes when a concept clicked, but I couldn’t ignore the walls closing in around us.

COVID didn’t just isolate us, it invited us to re-imagine solitude as a spiritual tool. In the absence of noise, many heard their Spirit speak (I know I did). The challenge now is to carry that clarity forward, choosing solitude over isolation, and connection over disconnection.

These movies aren’t just entertainment, they’re cultural codes. They remind us that our ancestors walk with us, whisper through us, and shape the stories we tell.