Welcome! It's another amazing day in paradise. My government name is Kara Lynn Sanders.The nickname I've had all my life is Kai (rhymes with hi, sky and bye). My super s-hero name is Momma Kai because I am the mom and student of a young Black male superhero. I am also the Chief Emancipation Officer for L.U.V. Enterprises Presents, LLC.
This is my global invitation to participate in A Revolutionary Act of Love. This is a 6 week gratitude journal challenge, collectively starting on Black Love Day, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (or any day following).
I am, first and foremost, inviting my Black family to lead the way on this initiative. February is OUR month to remember what, where and who we came from and to invite others to join in celebrating our greatness.
On the flip side of recognizing our greatness is expressing appreciation for all that makes us great, individually and collectively... And keeping a record of it for the next generation. Thank you to everyone else who sees this and is moved by it and wants to see Love increase overall.
As a Black mom and student of a young Black male superhero your support of this initiative sends Love to me and folks me with more Love and capacity to do what I feel I've been called to do.
The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal have been spoken about for thousands of years. Gratitude is hailed as one of the highest virtues to possess. Coming together to collectively write down our expressions of gratitude will increase Black Love, community Love and self Love, in no particular order. I reveal more about the benefits of this challenge in this blog post.
The purpose of the gratitude challenge is to employ gratitude as THE infrastructure for change. It can lead us to fill our hearts, homes and communities with appreciation for who we are, where we've been, where we are and where we are going at this pivotal time in history.
Implementing the challenge is the first of my three objectives to #BecomeBlackHistory this year. It is also the first step in the Moving To Peace From War in 2024 course I'm launching this year and the theme of my journey to Become Black History. If you have no idea what I'm talking about please read a recent blog post to get you started.
If you received a journal or the instructions for free and would like to provide a contribution, the suggested retail price (SRP) is $20. If you want to purchase one, $25 is the SRP and includes mail or delivery*. The suggested value of implementing it is priceless. A contribution is not a requirement unless you want it mailed or delivered* to you (*Please Note: deliveries are only within the Greater Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill areas).
The funds will be used to eliminate homelessness (or at least start the process of doing so in Raleigh, NC). Decreasing the amount of unhoused individuals is Step #2 of my 3 intentional steps to Become Black History this year.
If you have not received a gratitude journal or the challenge instructions, please click the link. You will be taken to a folder where you can choose to:
1. Read the introduction, instructions and encouragement or
2. Print "It's Time to L.U.V.!" journal and cover created specifically for this challenge. (They are two separate documents.) Please feel free to copy enough to share with family and friends. Here's the link to the gratitude challenge information. Please note: To copy the journal, it needs to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Then fold the whole packet together. I took them to the local copy place to staple down the middle and then fold. Voila!
However you ended up here, thank you for the investment of your time. Time is the one resource you can never get more of or get back once you give it away. It's an honor that you shared some of your time with me. Thank you again. Thank you in advance for how we will change the world. Enjoy the amazing day you're creating. Peace...
