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Truth and LOVE! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy

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On this day we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His life is a real testament to the effectiveness of speaking the truth in LOVE. His deep faith gave him the internal peace and courage to see the good that was possible in the human race. There are a plethora of quotes attributed to him that are deeply profound and summarize the plight and best approach we can take to overcome ignorance, hate, and injustice.

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During this tenuous time when we are about to transition to a new President who, by all accounts, is an unorthodox selection it behooves us to hone our speak-the-truth-in-LOVE skills. Many of us are willing to speak the truth, but it does not always come from a place of LOVE. Marianne Williams has warned us that, “You have very little power to change people who can feel your underlying contempt.”

I want to invite you to join me in spending these next few weeks focusing inward. Let’s take the time we need to envision the world we want to live in today and for generations to come. Let’s join together with spirit, our family, and our community to ensure that our internal vision is focused on LOVE and the ability to live in peace. I would ask that you refrain from dialog which you are unable to hear from a place of LOVE and peace. This will help you to limit responses that create more distance and discord. When you are able to see and hear from a place which honors the divine in everyone, speak the truth in LOVE.

Go in LOVE and may peace be with you as you follow in the footsteps of Dr. King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and all who have come before in courage and LOVE to make our shared human experience better.

Here are a few quotes from Dr. King that really resonant with me:

“The time is always right to do what is right”

 “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.”

 “LOVE is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”

 “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

 “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk,then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

 

This week’s sound track is “Glory” by Common and John Legend. It comes from the soundtrack of the movie “Selma.” I think it is appropriate for this week’s tribute to Dr. King.

Until next week,

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