Osmar Barbosa
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Osmar Barbosa

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A medium, an Umbanda "pai de santo" (priest), a leader, a speaker, a writer—but, above all, a human being!
I grew up in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, where I had my first mediumistic experiences during childhood and the privilege of living alongside a wonderful person who, here on Earth, was my mother, Aurora Barbosa. From her, I learned how to be a decent human being, how to love others, and how to value everything and everyone. I believe I also learned to maintain a simple perspective on the world.
Raised in the Catholic faith, I was introduced to the Spiritist Doctrine through the guidance of spiritual companions. I joined the Spiritist movement in 1985 at the "Grupo Espírita Frei Fabiano de Cristo", led by my late friend Carolina Araújo. I was initiated into Umbanda in 1988 and became a *pai de santo* in 1990.
Later, I founded the "Casa Espírita de Oração Luz do Oriente"—now known as "Fraternidade Espírita Amor e Caridade"—in Itaipu, Niterói (Rio de Janeiro). I currently serve as its president, overseeing both mediumistic and social activities. Our Umbanda *terreiro* (temple) was founded in 1992; we affectionately call it "Tenda Espírita Santa Catarina de Alexandria", and it is where I currently carry out my duties.
I am committed to the Spiritist ideal, yet I am thoroughly human—full of questions for which I have no answers, even as I hold many answers to questions I never thought to ask. I love being human: having a good conversation, being a friend, laughing, traveling, and enjoying time with my family. I am not obsessed with work; I believe we need time to enjoy life, the world, and the people around us. Planet Earth is truly beautiful, and we must set aside time to appreciate it and all the experiences it offers. I love breathing fresh air and listening to Brazilian popular music (MPB). I am also a great fan of cinema—especially dramas, comedies, and suspense films. I enjoy culinary experiments and a good day at the beach. I’m just a human being, like you and so many other great people out there. I love spending time at home with my Michelle, my five children, and my granddaughters. I truly cherish my home. That’s who I am!
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