Saturday, April 5, 2008

Martin Luther King - I Have a Dream

April 4th is the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's death. As I was working with my two fellow directors Richard and Matthew creating Inspired Minds, the words of Martin Luther King's famous speech - I Have a Dream kept playing over in my mind.
Not that I know all the words, its more the promise and inspiration of the words for all of us on earth.
Words like "I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." and "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I believe that each of us "has a dream" ... a dream that is our mission is on this earth. Sadly, what I see around me is that with the busyness and stress of modern life many of us forget our dream, or dismiss it because of tribal and cultural norms and expectations.
How about today we honour the legacy of Martin Luther King and reconnect with our individual dream. Then take the time to put your dream into action. I would love to hear how you go - so drop me a line.

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