Tuskegee

Tuskegee University is a small college in the heart of Tuskegee Alabama, about 130 miles from Atlanta. With a top rated school of engineering and a world renowned veterinarian school, TU attracts some of the country’s top academics.

Many moons ago I was a young bright eyed student at this prestigious historic black university. Upon entering Tuskegee University (formally know as Tuskegee Institute), I knew that I would be following the path of many people I deem as greats, such as my Mother, Father, Great- Great-Uncle (class of 1906), and not to mention the scientist/inventor George Washington Carver.

Little did I know that attending Tuskegee was my initial introduction to my daily practice of “being still”, a.k.a meditation. During my college years I faced a few challenges that at the time seemed like major obstacles. My experiences were simply teaching tools that helped me apply the peace and serenity that are present in my life. The HCBU world, in my opinion, provides young students with the opportunity to get to know who you truly are. It taught me to focus not only on academics, but real life scenarios which established my dedication to Yoga.

Reflecting back to my time at Tuskegee as well as my HBCU years I am filled with an overwhelming since of gratitude. I am thankful for the camaraderie I had, with my TU and HBCU families; the solidarity reminds me each time I practice Yoga. As I grow older I attribute my success, balance, and harmony to my time at Tuskegee. The invaluable lessons and knowledge gained prepared me to become a successful professional, and individual. College can be a challenge and a time to explore the young adult that you have become. My exploration gave me an enthusiasm and focus that I feel would have been missing had I gone to any other school. It also helped me to develop and nurture the spiritual part of me that I had neglected. I will always remember sitting and meditating outside of my dorm room, and remain grateful to Tuskegee. Dawn Morgan