This is the first installment of our “Love in Action” series where we break through the cycle of hate by uplifting stories that remind us what is possible when we lead with Revolutionary Love, courage, and our deepest humanity. Sign up to get these straight to your inbox here.
Dear Revolutionary Love Community,
Non-stop crises, assaults on our civil liberties, and attacks on essential institutions and services are fueling a sense of isolation, despair, and inaction.
Every day, the media and those in power normalize—and even encourage—cruelty and inhumanity, division, and disconnection. It can feel like the world is unraveling, and the pressure to accept this as our new reality is overwhelming.
But what if we told a new story? What if, instead of surrendering to despair, we uplifted stories of courage, connection and humanity? What if no one was left outside of our circle of care? What if we refused to concede love?
Take a moment to truly reimagine that world—a world where dignity and belonging are not just hopes and dreams but lived realities. Where recognizing our interconnectedness allows us to repair our relationship with the earth, with one another, and with ourselves. Where the stories we tell cultivate communities of belonging that are strong, resilient, and joyful.
We see glimpses of this world every day. The love ethic—the choice to labor for others, for our opponents, and for ourselves—is the foundation of a just and sustainable future. It is how we create a thriving multiracial democracy and a planet where all of us can flourish.
Let us break through the cycle of hate by uplifting the stories that remind us what is possible when we lead with Revolutionary Love and our deepest humanity.
This Love in Action blog is the first installment to empower courageous action and will be posted once a month. It is filled with stories of those refusing to concede love.
Save it. Share with a friend. Tell your own story. Contact us and tell us what resonates.
Together, we will sustain each other.
With love and gratitude,
In this Instagram post, Dr. Tamara Gray, an attendee at a recent tour event, reflects on the Revolutionary Love Compass. She explores how wondering about others, our opponents, and ourselves can be a transformative practice in our daily lives—even in professional spaces.
Wonder is a Wellspring for Love
Avid Revolutionary Love community member Heidi Behr shares her custom-designed calendar, featuring this month’s mantra: “Wonder is the wellspring for love.” She calls us to see no stranger in this divisive era—practicing wonder to bridge divides, open hearts, and allow Revolutionary Love to shape our relationships and movements.
The views and opinions expressed by these community members belong to the creators and authors and do not represent the political or religious affiliations of the Revolutionary Love Project.
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I remember a time when…
When I was 3 my mom died and my dad was incarcerated. As a result, I grew up with my uncle’s family as his daughter. Despite being gifted shelter, I always felt as though I didn’t truly belong in their family. Like I was a disruption. So, I ran away at 15 to my boyfriend’s house. Continue Reading…
Listen to “stranger” by Amistat
“I’ll do better
If I remember
You’re not a stranger
I’m not a stranger
To be kinder
To be wiser
You’re not a stranger
I’m not a stranger
We are no strangers”
Visit our learning hub here for tools to lead with wonder, be brave with our grief, harness our rage, reimagine institutions, practice joy, and fight for our humanity. There, you can listen to Valarie walk you through the Revolutionary Love Compass and explore reflections to meet this moment.
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