An old friend gave me a gift that I’ll treasure for a lifetime. It was a small book, only one hundred and three pages, focusing on the words of Rev. Martin Luther King.
Every year, on his birthday, I sit in an easy chair and read it. And every year, I’m overwhelmed by the passion and wisdom of MLK. I’m astounded by his ability to put the past, present, and future in perspective. The civil rights challenges he speaks about involve people, their quality of life, and health and wellbeing. In fact, if I’ve learned anything, every single dimension of life is uniquely impacted.
I wish I could sit in an old church pew and listen to an MLK program. I spent my last MLK day like this two years ago, in church with fantastic music, inspiring speakers, and a family-style church meal afterward. I was a guest at a tiny Baptist church in Virginia, but I never felt more at home.
Today, I’ll simply enjoy the “gift” of my book and other great media commemorating the life of MLK. But mostly, I’ll think more about the man, his words, and his vision. I’ll also think about my purpose and the role I want to play wherever life takes me. Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King!
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