Gregory Landsman

Gregory Landsman shares his challenge to balance the expectations of manhood with the need to live authentically and be true to himself.

So much of what we believe about ourselves is formed by our experiences. Self belief shows us that the crumbs people throw us are never a banquet and that being treated with kindness and respect is not a privilege, but a human right.

Gregory Landsman shares his experiences of living within structural racism and his hope for a better future. “When we define people purely by their colour we miss the best parts of who they are. If we want our world to be different, it is up to every one of us to stand up for individuality, for equality, for our differences and the differences in people.”

We all have a story and when we change our story we change our lives. Gregory Landsman shares his own story and how he was able to turn tragedy into triumph and turn his childhood pain to purpose. Through his writing and his stories, Gregory inspires people to value and celebrate their differences and all that they bring to the world. This story is an excerpt from his book Faith Lifting Prayers, A Celebration of Humanity.