"Things that I see as I walk along the street that's heaven to me." - Sam Cooke

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Embodiment of Humanity: The monument of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is the embodiment of  humanity.  Humanity is inclusiveness, love, joy, selflessness, righteousness, world stewardship, peace and much more. We are often misled from our humanity and beauty, but Life creates someone like Dr. King to  remind us of our true nature.  Just as The Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, Gandhi, Thich Nhat Hahn, and countless others, Dr. King made a commitment to serve the world.

Dr. King’s commitment provides a blueprint of nonviolent resistance, love and unconditional acceptance.  Clearly Moses was born into the struggles of the Jews and his contributions freed a nation from slavery. Dr. King was born into the struggle of African-Americans, and his efforts are the foundation for civil equality for African-Americans.  Neither Moses or Dr. King saw “the promise land,” but it was their dreams that planted the seeds of faith, hope, and love in people. The fruits of those seeds provided freedoms for all men.

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The Artist

IMG_1765                                                                    myself and Lei Yixin 8/28/2011

Lei Yixin, an artist, captured the legacy and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his art.  Lei Yixin vision provides proof that the legacy of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the inheritance of all men.    

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