Posts

Showing posts from January, 2020

Being Tenaciously Hopeful in the Midst of Great Instability

Image
You're probably here because you received a card from me or my son or perhaps someone passed it on to you. THANK YOU for being willing to find out a little more about us.  In case you saw my sign but didn't get to read the whole thing, this is what it says: "If one advances confidently in the direction of [their] dreams, and endeavors to live the life [they have] imagined [they] will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."  -Henry David Thoreau Here's the one my son had:  My name is Kara Lynn Sanders. Most people know me as Kai. My son's name is "Wisdom, Wisdom Chance" as he is often known to say.  A little about "being tenaciously hopeful in the midst of great instability"... the quote says it all! Our housing situation is unstable much like many others. BUT... even in the midst of our trial, we pressing forward to achieve our mission: to change the world for good, starting with addressing the causes and c

The Impact of Gratitude

Image
I received an email from the Small Business Center at Wake Tech a couple of days ago. I was intrigued by the subject line as it started with "Thankfulness" and it's not November.  Well lo and behold I scroll down and these are the opening paragraphs:  January 2020 Happy New Year As we jump into January and what promises to be an eventful and interesting year, what are your business goals for this year? Share them on our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/waketechsmallbusinesscenter.edu ). Personally I decided to start a thankful journal for our family. At dinner time we each share what we are thankful for - big or small. Did you know that practicing thankfulness helps your overall mindset? And speaking of mindsets, did you know entrepreneurs are known for their mindset?  (emphasis added) Enough said!  Thanks Cherith! I could not agree with you more.  Not that I know her or anything like that but she made the exact point I've been makin

Happy New Year!

I had a very eye-opening conversation the other day with a very good friend (talk about getting 20/20 vision). She had really taken the time to read through the entries on this blog and ask some very thought-provoking questions. I appreciated that.  One of the things she helped me to realize is that this blog is more personal than professional (she didn't point that out). Even though the content is about my businesses, it is not always in a reader friendly format. I apologize if that has caused you frustration or confusion as you've attempted to read.  I'm learning my process is to write down what is in my head as it comes to me. This blog has given me a place to present it so I can get it out of me. This allows more information to come. And it has! It really has! So... I'm excited.  I gave birth to triplets on my son's 4th birthday, Monday, December 23, 2019. Their names are "L.U.V. Enterprises", "The L.U.V. L.I.F.E. Cooperative" and PAID