Below is a message that was shared by Parker J. Palmer. Mr. Palmer is well known Quaker, who I admit has influenced me in many ways. Listening to his words have made me a better person. Here is his thought for this very special day.
Take time to reflect this important message:
On Monday, January 21, Americans will celebrate our 57th Presidential Inauguration and the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here’s a quote from Dr. King about the relation of love and power that’s worth pondering on this or any other day. I kept this quote close at hand as I wrote my new book, sub-titled “The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit”
The best way to honor the gift of American democracy is to do whatever we can—in our homes, schools and workplaces, in our communities, states and nation—to help create a politics that joins love and power.
An impossible dream? Of course. But where would we be if people like Dr. King had been unwilling to dream impossible dreams, confident that others would come along to pick up where they left off?
Was their confidence well-placed? The answer to that question is in our hands…
Life With The Top Down 
wonderful words – thanks
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed them as much as me.
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Perfect words on this day…
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wonderful words he all need to recognize, embrace and act upon.. My hope is in my lifetime I will see a more united of these states 🙂
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Great words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing. If you cherish MLK quotes as I do, check out http://www.roseylinn.wordpress.com for a very pertinent quote from MLK on violence. Her blog has quotes and words of the day, with occasional articles she pens. All the best, BTG
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Love this! I can’t believe that racism still exists here in the US…
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Thought provoking post. Very good!
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Love!
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