LIAP 2nd Anniversary Celebration
As a youth, we used to sing a Lugandan Song, “Seed to Sow.” This is a profound song about understanding the importance of being fully aware of our choices and actions, and how they, impact the world. Last night, I was reminded of these very lyrics:
Lugandan:
“Kimu nkimaanyi
Buli muntu alina ensiigo
Omutima gwo gukulung 'aamye
Buli muntu alina ensiigo”
English:
“One thing I know
Everybody's got a seed to sow
Let your heart of hearts
Take you down the road
Everybody's got a seed to sow”
The harvest of sowing a seed of love was made vividly clear last night. Though we only thought we were answering a call, we were fulfilling a need. This need was within and that had a rippling effect outward. More than 50 people filled Authors And Art’s warm and quaint studio. This was the perfect sampling of our vision, perfect strangers congealed together, in unity, connected by love.
Equally, we witnessed a season of firsts: A more polished LIAP, presenting a clear understanding of its financials, business needs, and expectations. It was amazing to see our seeds manifest into standards that we can build on, such as our newly awarded standard advocates, Tara Henry and Cordell Gibson. Because of their seeds, we were able to name an award in their honor. Those organizations and/or community members that follow their example will be recipients of the Henry-Gibson Advocate Award.
Even more so, we were privileged to announce our “We Are LIAP” campaign. It is important to understand that true unity is a collective effort. This is not a solo pursuit. We can change the world together. This is love. We are not talking about googly eyes and butterflies. We are talking about love, real love, true love, organic love. Echoing the lyrics, let your heart of hearts take you down the road. With purity of the hearts, solidified in love, we can change the world, filling hearts as we filled Authors And Art’s Studio.
I must formally thank everyone who has supported Love Is A Parable throughout our journey.