We honor your memory, and your dream Dr. King Jr. Love is the path to light & hope!
On this special day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a truly remarkable leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His unwavering spirit, a beacon of hope in the face of hate and discrimination, continues to inspire us. As we reflect on his powerful words delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 1963, we find that his vision remains not just a historical oratory masterpiece but a living, breathing guide for us even 62 years later.
What would Dr. King say about our world in 2025? He would motivate us to remember past struggles, be emboldened with the themes that persist while urging us to embrace the present with hope and determination. His speeches remind us that while we face difficulties, we can rise above with the power of love and harmony. “Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I tell you, my friends. So even though we face difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.”
He would beckon us to have a deep urgency to come together in love, hope, and faith for humanity and our future. “With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood (and sisterhood). With this faith, we will be able to work together…struggle together,” and heal together. His message is one of resilience and dreams yet to be fulfilled.
Dr. King would encourage us to quench our thirst for freedom not with bitterness but with the healing balm of compassion and understanding. Imagine his call for us to join in love, as he envisioned a beautiful orchestra of humanity transcending our differences. Together, we can transform discord into peace, working, struggling, and healing hand in hand.
His belief in the necessity of tension for growth reminds us that embracing challenges is part of our journey toward understanding and acceptance. He called us to be “extremists for love,” igniting a passion for justice and equality. With persistence and devotion, we can create a future where the radiant stars of love and solidarity illuminate our nation.
As we honor Dr. King’s legacy today and every day, let us be sources of hope and love in our communities. We are empowered to be the light that guides us forward, fostering a future filled with understanding and compassion. Together, we can carry his message into every corner of our lives, shining brightly in the name of love. Happy (belated) birthday to you, Dr. King—we strive to live out your dream!
Live and love well,
Ruth, Steve & the Living Well Team
