Collectively, We Are the Cavalry
During chaos and stress, we tend to retreat inward. JP President and CEO Chastity Lord challenges us to do the opposite.
I was recently reflecting on the profound importance of showing up — not just for momentous occasions but for the small, seemingly mundane moments that connect our lives. Over the past few months, I have come to understand that showing up matters now more than ever before.
What do I mean by “showing up”? It transcends mere physical presence in a room, at a table, or in an audience. It’s a deliberate commitment to being fully engaged in conversation, embracing discomfort, celebrating joy, and even sitting with confusion. It’s recognizing that community isn’t simply the state of being present — it’s the act of participating. Community, at its essence, is a verb.
Showing up doesn’t always require leaving home, but it does demand transcending self to honor those who bring meaning to our lives. When in-person connection isn’t possible, we can still be present through a thoughtful text, handwritten note, perfectly curated GIF, or a simple call — yes, actually picking up the phone. What matters most is that the people in our lives can experience, hear, read, and feel what they mean to us.
During chaos and stress, we tend to retreat inward. I challenge us to do the opposite: Reach outward and build connections. Send that text. Write that note. Again, pick up the phone!
JP thanks you for showing up for over 2,000 JP moms and their children, who keep being asked to do more with less. We feel your support and recognize that this work wouldn’t be possible without you. Your continued investment in our JP community doesn’t just sustain our work; it amplifies it. Rumor has it that there is no cavalry coming. Collectively, we are the cavalry.
Thank you for riding with JP today, tomorrow, and beyond!
Chastity Lord is the President and CEO of Jeremiah Program.
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