How Martin Luther King’s Example of Love Changed the World
A life worth honoring
Today, we come together to celebrate a most monumental life and impactful soul. The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to serve as a reminder of the unity and inclusion we should all live by. As we look back today on MLK’s impact, some specific quotes make center stage – remarks that remind us of the sage way that Martin Luther King Jr., a man intent on love, unity and justice, responded to a world full of heightened disunity.
Our hero, Martin Luther King Jr., influenced change in a way that’s still relevant today. He demonstrated that cultivating peace and bridging gaps begins with the love in our hearts. At a time when there didn’t seem to be much light, MLK lit a candle that still burns bright today with his infamous words, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” His response wasn’t to fight fire with fire but to defend humanity in the pursuit of unity. His response was to focus on the good that creates lasting change.
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” -MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was intimately aware of the power of the spoken word and how important it is to equip yourself with life and light. He gifted the world with a golden example of how impactful a word could be when it is spoken with intentionality, purpose and love. Today, we honor his legacy by speaking and thinking words that impact our world with love, unity and hope, and by choosing inclusion, kindness and oneness.
I Have a Dream
We owe a debt of gratitude to Martin Luther King Jr. – a tangible example that where “focus goes, energy flows.” MLK impacted the world at large with a dream of equality and unity for all. With his cultivation of the spoken word, his zeal and enthusiasm for every soul, and a heart for justice, Martin Luther King Jr. is the hallmark example of what manifesting change looks like.
As you go about your day and aim to make positive changes this year, remember to stick with love.
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