Dream The 'Impossible': Martin Luther King, Jr's Legacy To Women

On April 4, 1968 when Martin Luther King, Jr., (MLK) was assassinated my three year old mind had no clue as to what had happened.  Frankly, I am glad it did not as the brutality, cowardice and darkness of the act are not the influencers that would have best serve me.

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Many accolades and words of remembrance will be offered today and again on Monday, January 20, which is MLK Day in the United States. My humble "Thank You," will be lost in the throng of praises. Nonetheless, it is offered as Martin Luther King, Jr., impacted and influenced the lives of people worldwide.

Reflecting on our theme "Living and Being in Awareness of Self & World," MLK's less oft-quoted words strongly resonate:

"If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control."

MLK was as much an human rights leader as he was a Minister of souls. In fact, what became his life's work was grounded in his faith and spiritual values. Read his words, examine his life and his work and it is very clear that visioning was an element of his process.

He saw equality, peace, justice, a bright future for humankind. MLK not only saw it, he walked his vision - literally and figuratively. He spoke truth to power and supported those who did the same. Was he perfect? Of course not. Who is? 

That spirit and example of fearlessly visioning and walking our dreams is the legacy for us to live by today. We often succumb to the opinions of others, the "what is" of our lives and the deep-seated fears in our consciousness. MLK's life and legacy, if nothing else, teach us the power of dreaming, standing in your strength even with shaking knees and 'dying' for what is your true calling.

"Seeing is not always believing," he also said.  In other words, what is before you is not all that there is; dream again! 

Happy Birthday MLK and an heartfelt thank you for all you offered, modelled and willed us to be.

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