Happy Sunday Everyone. Some somber events marred this weekend but goes on from these tragedies.With tomorrow being the MLK holiday, many religious groups, charities and civil rights organizations held services geared towards community assistance. Plenty of volunteer opportunities to put his words into actions. Reflections of MLK's acts of civil disobedience resonates loudly in today's political turmoil. Voting rights are still an issues 60 years since his "I Have A Dream" speech. Decades after the Civil Rights Era, we find those leaders dying without heir apparents. As we watch the fallout of the filibuster, we get a chance to review what's important in life. Looking at this artistic rendering of Martin Luther King Jr, you see humanity. You see love. You see pride. You see strength. And you see hope for the future. Almost every man I know wants the best for their children. They work their hardest to provide the base from which their families grow. Dr King was assassinated at the age of 39, but he imparted a legacy of civil rights and civil service for his family. His wife, children, and granddaughter have all taken their own path to honor him. Week-long seminars, programs and award shows give honor to MLK Jr decades after his murder. Although he was hated for his arduous work for equality and justice, he is remembered as one of the greatest leaders in history. Dr King's family also used their own gifts and talents to create entities that work to serve others. Dr King led the modern day Civil Rights Movement, but he also instilled the values in his family that outlived him. Isn't that the goal for us all? Don't you want to leave the world better for the next generation? Dont you want the world free of disease and disparities? Don't you want to live long enough to see your dreams come to fruition? Dr King gave his "Mountain Top" speech the night before he was killed. He knew he might not get there, but he had the faith that things would get better. It's sad that the pandemic and political wranglings have ripped the covers off of racist, institutionalized ideologies. But now is the time for change. If nothing else, stand in your truth. Don't let the lies win or fake news flood your inlets. Dr King's quote:
All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’ If I lived in China or even Russia, or any totalitarian country, maybe I could understand the denial of certain basic First Amendment privileges, because they hadn’t committed themselves to that over there. But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.
So do something. Protect your rights. Move something. Vote. Organize. Take the time to tell your truth and live your life. Let's level up together as we continue on life's journey. So what are you prepared to do? What are the qualities you want to achieve in your existence on earth? Please share your comments below. Thanks for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!
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