In 1966, Martin Luther King, Jr., said: "A riot is the language of the unheard." As my country experiences so much pain, so much injustice, so much anger, so much sorrow, and so much loss, all expressed in sweeping, massive protests, my intention is to ask: What, and who, have we refused to hear, that … Continue reading Listen
Martin Luther King Jr
The work of love
Celebrating the work of Dr. King, and the work of love.
Words, Emotion, Peace
50 years ago this week, we lost a leader in the movement to make our country, and our world, more humane.
Peace
Celebrating the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: peace is the path.
MLK Jr. Inspiration
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK Jr.
Joining the conversation
It was the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr day in 2008 when a conversation with a friend sparked what would become An Alien's Guide to World Domination. We pondered the meaning of a holiday devoted to a complicated human who, nonetheless, consistently spoke of peace and love. We wondered if there were ways to … Continue reading Joining the conversation
On Love
It's wonderfully easy to find beautiful Martin Luther King Junior quotes to share on a glorious day in January: the sun is out in my town, the sky is blue, and I am free to love it all.
Or do it anyway.
In honor of our annual celebration of MLK Jr's contributions, I read through some of his more famous quotes. This one spoke to me today. “Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict … Continue reading Or do it anyway.
MLK Jr on forgiveness
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude." Martin Luther King, Junior I wrote 50,000-plus words in the Law of Immediate Forgiveness, and in eleven words the Reverend King said it all. And his life and death show the very real risks of spreading this message, far worse than Amy Moon and … Continue reading MLK Jr on forgiveness
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