I HAD to take a moment to bow the head today, so to speak as we remember Dr. King this week. I read the daily thought from Charity Focus, which I am including here below. I also included my comment that I added to their site. Friends, few people have ever affected me in my search and quest for the radically balanced heart I have found in the Tapestry. Dr. King is one of the ones on that list with Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Just an aside; I got to hear Archbishop Tutu speak at American University, in 2004), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. These often humble revolutionaries were not quiet and I believe that their legacy deserves remembrance. May we never forget from whence we came!
the Charity Focus’ Post:
January 16, 2007
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”
–Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK’s Influence On You:
Almost 40 years after his death, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision continue to provide hope and inspiration to the world. Marian Wright Edelman — activist and winner of the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism — offers reflections on her mentor’s life and message based on their friendship. In this article, Edelman lends insight into King’s definition of service, and encourages readers to celebrate the yearly American holiday as “a day on, not a day off,” using his birthday to come together for community service and action. [more]
Be The Change:
As a part of a special report on Martin Luther King Jr., CNN asked readers what impact his words and actions had on him. Read select responses and add your own reflection. [more]
My Comment:
Legacy is an interesting thing. It’s the act of leaving something behind when you yourself, must go on. It’s the knowledge that you, yourself may never get the benefit of the finished work, yet still continuing the work for those that come after you. It’s the desire to see your descendents, both genetic and not exceed your present status. It’s the dream that drives the visionary to continue when the mountain seems too high, the journey seems too long and the way too treacherous. It’s the award that no living man ever receives.
Legacy is the climax, crowning touch, finale, finish, height, payoff, peak, pinnacle, summit, and zenith of the often un-thanked yet fondly remembered. Legacy gives no pats on the back to the still living, yet is the greatest Eulogy of the recently past.
No artist has been fully appreciated in their own time.
May we leave a legacy. May we see the art in our existence though other men only see rubbish.
Just some thoughts as we remember Dr. King.
Thank you Dr. King for DREAMING. May we dream a bit today as we think of you. May we go and see over the mountains in our own lives. Thank you!
dhedrick
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And as we continue to forge along this journey, I want to remind us to dream, imagine and have fun this year as we cross the mountains and enter the other side of our vision; “a community of faith lived daily in the Presence of GOD and connected openly with others.” I eagerly await the times that we go up to worship the Lord with joyful shouts and dancing.
Take a moment right now to listen to one of Dr. King’s messages. (CLICK HERE)
Oh GOD, may we dream and anticipate! Bring on the expectation!
AMEN!
Have a great week Tapestry!
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