Hi! Welcome! I'm so happy to have you here...
I'm going to take that your being here means you are
willing, even if difficult, to write a letter from your heart, to
someone else's heart. The initial ask is that you sign up to submit a letter of love for the people of Palestine and who practice Judaism. I, Sara, am opening up myself to hold space during this incredibly difficult time, but also assisting anyone looking to take action without knowing how to or what to do.
Before we get to your letter thought, you're going to
use this form to sign up and provide me, Sara of HeartedS2, to know who
you are. I'm seeking basic information and you are welcome to opt of out
receiving any additional contact after submitting your letter. Please note that while I ask for letters without politics, these letters will be used as part of a larger campaign - Hearteds2 is working to get these letters to those in need of your support, as well as in the hands of politicians, who I hope, when faced with the direct words and emotions of people will stand up and do the necessary work.
I ask that you spend no more than 15-25 minutes writing.
Allow yourself to feel into what you are writing and to flow. Your
heart knows what it wants to say, it is your mind that wants to stop you
and those words. Note that your letter will be read by me first, and shared to NGOs and political leaders. Some might make it on Instagram. Please be okay with this before you submit your letter.
Our guidelines are as follows:
- Your letter will not be about you, but will be about your solidarity as a human to another human.
- Letters written by people of all ages are welcome! We
are seeking letters from children to give to children, however, parents
or guardians, please help.
- This letter will be without politics, and without blame, shame, or violence. That's right, words can be just as violent as any other tool.
- Your letter will be without nationalism or patriotism of any kind - meaning no pro-Israel, America, or even Palestine rhetoric. We are standing behind people, not states of oppressors or actual territories of land.
- Your letter will not have any hate speech in it - I'm serious. It will not be tolerated at all!
- This is an inclusive letter - in addition to no hate, please be inclusive when/if referencing race, gender, sexuality, and religion.
- Keep your letter at 1 page.
- Follow basic grammar rules and spelling, but we're not judging.
- All letters must be signed - it can be your initials, or your first name and last initial, or as "The X Family" (if you are writing on behalf of your family, although I don't recommend this), or your nickname. Your name makes you human and gives permission to be shared and received.
- Write from your heart and not with the assistance of AI please! (I have no way of knowing if this was AI generated, but you'll know...)
Once you submit your information, you'll receive an email with the guidelines above and some tips on how to write, including prompts. It will also provide direction on the ways of submitting your letter - if you want to mail a real letter, please do! I'll take them and document them personally.
Grab your pens/markers/pencils! Let's use our words to inspire change and provide hope.
With love and grace,
S2
