“ We’re outrageously in need of foundations that insist on love” I think this quote genuinely encapsulates why I love the library so much. It’s one of our only spaces that still exists that beckons for people to just come and linger. To allow their curiosity to take over, to rest, to read. Without having to buy something in order to stay. It’s built off of community and love
I love the way you’ve broken down the role and sanctum of libraries. I hadn’t thought of them in that way. I love that opportunity to be as curious as time allows, thanks for offering this.
This is such a profound and beautiful reflection. It reminds me of how important it is to honor both the shadow and the light within ourselves and others. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful piece—it’s a powerful reminder that love is a revolution in itself
I am reading Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Brazilian educator Paulo Freire from the 60s and it's weird to see how ppl throughout the ages are always lead back to the same thing - this idea that love and humanity is necessary for liberation.
"Tending to your heart is a social issue. Being present and open is a way to be in tune with your biology which wants to communicate love. The energetic communication of our day-to-day literally sheds light on who and how we are. It encourages deeper altruism or deeper scarcity." Wow wow wow. I can't stress how important this message, and this entire essay is, for the collective. So much wisdom to chew on here, and to apply.
Appreciate your eyes and thoughts, Ayanna. I think there is lots to say about what we place our value on, your writing has helped me (so much) to consider and realign so I'm honoured to have you here, taking time to sit with my thoughts. Sending love you way.
Aw, likewise!! Honestly - I keep hearing your words ever since I read them. “Tending to your heart is a social issue” has been replaying in my mind. Thank you for sharing your gifts 💖
Amara, every single word of this was so beautiful and profound. I have been grappling with the truth you have highlighted several times, "love is deepened by discomfort." How willing are we (as a society) to really move with the mindset of radical love? In my own experience, discomfort repels so many because we are sold this idea of love being easy and simple. To love though, for me at least, means to live the revolution. To look glaringly in the face of everything that makes us devalue ourselves and persist, knowing that we ourselves are the embodiments of love. This is why I so value your presence and so many other friendships in my life that really vibrate on the frequency of mutual love and understanding. It's so rare that when you find it, it's a true blessing. Thank you for lending your voice to us, we need it.
Thanks so much for showing up here. I value your light so much and what you're offering through UNSPOKEN. I really appreciate your question about our willingness to embrace radical love as a mindset shift. Definitely a question to sit with. "To look glaringly in the face of everything that makes us devalue ourselves and persist, knowing that we ourselves are the embodiments of love." I love this a lot.
“What if the love and light friend is you? You on the other side of rejecting the fruitless labour of hiding your loving side.” This line is hitttingggg given the piece I just put out. I love you so much for this letter
So refreshing to see your comment love. I just read your piece. I love your honesty and I'm glad that we're landing and challenging in similar rhythms. Love you back ❤️
This whole piece is beautiful and a great reminder of balance ✨ I truly appreciate you and your views on this. “Realistic thinking” is definitely dangerous at times.
Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate your input too, it definitely can be dangerous at times. The balance is everything as is the reclamation of what is realistic.
“ We’re outrageously in need of foundations that insist on love” I think this quote genuinely encapsulates why I love the library so much. It’s one of our only spaces that still exists that beckons for people to just come and linger. To allow their curiosity to take over, to rest, to read. Without having to buy something in order to stay. It’s built off of community and love
I love the way you’ve broken down the role and sanctum of libraries. I hadn’t thought of them in that way. I love that opportunity to be as curious as time allows, thanks for offering this.
Thank YOU! Your work is much needed and appreciated ❤️
Literally, as is yours. I cannot wait to sit down with all the new writing you've been sharing with us ❤️
This is such a profound and beautiful reflection. It reminds me of how important it is to honor both the shadow and the light within ourselves and others. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful piece—it’s a powerful reminder that love is a revolution in itself
Thanks, Frida. Honouring the shadow and the light is how I see it too. Thanks so much for being here and offering thoughts with us.
I am reading Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Brazilian educator Paulo Freire from the 60s and it's weird to see how ppl throughout the ages are always lead back to the same thing - this idea that love and humanity is necessary for liberation.
Mmm, yes. Thank you for offering that parallel. We keep remembering despite all attempts for the contrary. I'll have to check out Freire's work.
Yes, also why I admire your work. Ppl can really take it for granted. Thank you Amara for your light!
and thank you so much for yours!
"Tending to your heart is a social issue. Being present and open is a way to be in tune with your biology which wants to communicate love. The energetic communication of our day-to-day literally sheds light on who and how we are. It encourages deeper altruism or deeper scarcity." Wow wow wow. I can't stress how important this message, and this entire essay is, for the collective. So much wisdom to chew on here, and to apply.
Appreciate your eyes and thoughts, Ayanna. I think there is lots to say about what we place our value on, your writing has helped me (so much) to consider and realign so I'm honoured to have you here, taking time to sit with my thoughts. Sending love you way.
Aw, likewise!! Honestly - I keep hearing your words ever since I read them. “Tending to your heart is a social issue” has been replaying in my mind. Thank you for sharing your gifts 💖
Amara, every single word of this was so beautiful and profound. I have been grappling with the truth you have highlighted several times, "love is deepened by discomfort." How willing are we (as a society) to really move with the mindset of radical love? In my own experience, discomfort repels so many because we are sold this idea of love being easy and simple. To love though, for me at least, means to live the revolution. To look glaringly in the face of everything that makes us devalue ourselves and persist, knowing that we ourselves are the embodiments of love. This is why I so value your presence and so many other friendships in my life that really vibrate on the frequency of mutual love and understanding. It's so rare that when you find it, it's a true blessing. Thank you for lending your voice to us, we need it.
Thanks so much for showing up here. I value your light so much and what you're offering through UNSPOKEN. I really appreciate your question about our willingness to embrace radical love as a mindset shift. Definitely a question to sit with. "To look glaringly in the face of everything that makes us devalue ourselves and persist, knowing that we ourselves are the embodiments of love." I love this a lot.
♥️ thank you for truly listening always.
“What if the love and light friend is you? You on the other side of rejecting the fruitless labour of hiding your loving side.” This line is hitttingggg given the piece I just put out. I love you so much for this letter
So refreshing to see your comment love. I just read your piece. I love your honesty and I'm glad that we're landing and challenging in similar rhythms. Love you back ❤️
This whole piece is beautiful and a great reminder of balance ✨ I truly appreciate you and your views on this. “Realistic thinking” is definitely dangerous at times.
Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate your input too, it definitely can be dangerous at times. The balance is everything as is the reclamation of what is realistic.
Yep! At this point, people just have to be careful of what they say these days.