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What is a Gypsy?
Throughout the ages Gypsies have been constantly on the move. . . not an aimless wandering, but a journey with a reason, a goal. The gypsies of Europe were on a relentless quest for freedom, escape from persecution, but always with a sense of camaraderie filled with music, dance, and romance. The Gypsies of our land, having freedom from persecution, have risen to seek an even loftier prize; the meaning of life itself.
With the realization that Love is the "Key", then love itself becomes the goal. As gypsy music is flavored by the stops along the way, ours too is spiced by fellow minstrels who play throughout the land. Although each one of us is different and entirely unique, we must never forget that we are a "band of gypsies" and we must see to the needs of those other wandering souls who also seek this "Holiest of Grails" that we call love. The lot of the gypsy symbolizes each one of us as we wander down the paths of our lives.
Fortunes told are the people we meet, the warmth of our friends, our campfires. All too often we ignore or turn away from others because they are a little different than we are. We fail to look deep into their hearts where we may find a kindred soul; a seeker of love, a seeker of freedom, a seeker of truth. It's our choice whether we turn away or take a chance and reach out to others.
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