What does it mean to be a Maasai warrior?
To be a Maasai warrior means your life belongs to society, not to your individual family. You are always ready to put your life on the line to defend any community you find yourself in. Your home is the earth; your people are those around you. You never eat at your parent’s house without another warrior or a child to share the food with. You should not be selfish with your life or your food. Q: What made you want to go back to Kenya to tell your people your story? A: I witnessed Americans hurting. My heart got wounded. I wanted to give a piece of my life to heal those who hurt. My heart conjured the gift of a calf, but I wanted the calf to be a blessed calf—blessed by the people who raised me. I knew my people’s compassion, and I knew they’d see into my heart and understand me because sometimes one man’s chest cannot carry a heavy pain by itself. Q: Were you surprised by their reaction? A: No. But I was deeply touched and moved by one spontaneous act that day. You see, I only asked my
