Have you ever been hopeful for something and it didn't work out the way you had hoped? How did you deal with the disappointment?
 Carolyn McDade's song, "Come Sing a Song with Me" reminds us that hope is found in relationship with others. Tell a story of a time when you brought someone "a rose in the wintertime" (virtual or real) and helped restore their hope, or when someone brought one to you.  One Love By the Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson We are one,
A diverse group Of proudly kindred spirits Here not by coincidence-- But because we choose to journey—together. We are active and proactive We care deeply We live our love, as best we can. We ARE one Working, Eating, Laughing, Playing, Singing, Storytelling, Sharing and Rejoicing. Getting to know each other, Taking risks Opening up. Questioning, Seeking, Searching… Trying to understand… Struggling… Making Mistakes Paying Attention… Asking Questions Listening… Living our Answers Learning to love our neighbors Learning to love ourselves. Apologizing and forgiving with humility Being forgiven, through Grace. Creating the Beloved Community—Together We are ONE.  What does this gorgeous street art say? It's Arabic poetry, inspired by bold graffiti and placed where a message of hope and peace can do the most good. In this quietly passionate talk, artist and TED Fellow eL Seed describes his ambition: to create art so beautiful it needs no translation.  Calligraphy artist eL Seed unveils a new drawing developed through Scribit Share a photograph, a drawing, painting, or other art form that speaks to you of hope.
 Inspired by the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson, our co-founder, president emerita, and friend who was born in Jamaica on September 7th, the Living Legacy Project Board has declared September 7 to October 6, 2021 as Thirty Days of Hope. We would like to engage with you in a conversation about hope, resilience, and the spirit to keep on, keepin' on. How do we work to change the world in the face of so much adversity? How do we renew our spirits, find new energy, and heal what needs to be healed, so we tackle the next project, the latest issue, the largest need?
This experiment in hope won't work without your participation. Over the next thirty days, we invite you to share your thoughts, resources, ideas, images, songs, stories, poetry, and artwork with the Living Legacy community. We would like to hear whatever it is that gives you hope. We hope (see what we did there?) you'll join the conversation! Watch for a way to engage each day! |
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