Gay Spirituality

The GLBT community experienced another loss this year.  Author and organizer John R. Stowe has passed beyond the veil.  Thanks to my friend, West, for pointing this out to me.  White Crane Journal sent out an email with the information.  Apparently, John R. Stowe passed quite suddenly.

John is probably most known for his book, Gay Spirit Warrior: A Handbook for Men Who Love Men.  He’s also written Earth Spirit Warrior as well as several books on plant essences and oils.  He most recently lived in Decatur, GA where he practiced body-centered therapy.  He is survived by his partner, Monte and a large circle of friends.

I’ve spoken before on this blog about the Queer Spirit and the idea that even though many of us in the GLBT community don’t have biological children, we have spiritual ancestors.  When one of us passes, their energies mingle with the Queer Spirit and they become a spirit ancestor to those of us that seek their wisdom.  While John’s passing is certainly a loss to us all, he will live on and may his energy and wisdom inspire the next generation.

This year has seen several losses in the GLBT community: Del Martin, Martin Delaney, and now John R. Stowe.  But we will not forget them, and its my hope that they’ll inspire each of us to step forward and continue the work they started.