We heard the phrase "Beloved Community" last week at a talk given by Dr. Leola Dublin Macmillan. She spoke about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s notion of the Beloved Community—one in which people thrive, live without fear, have equality, justice and inclusivity.
What a beautiful vision.
"Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.”—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We are at a pivotal time for change.
And a critical time for love, listening, understanding and compassion.
As Jennifer and I move forward, we will be looking at how we can make qualitative and quantitative changes in our business and our lives. This will include engaging in ongoing self-awareness, continuing education, relationship building and actual anti-racist practices.
Overhead crowd photo credit: 805drone.com
We don't want to miss this opportunity to do everything we can to speak our hearts, oppose racism and work for justice and equality for ALL people. Together, we really can build a new foundation for a genuinely beloved community.
With so much love, ❤️
Jennifer and Lynne