Martin Luther King Jr., 2021

I am by far a good orator or eloquent speaker, but I could not pass this day without acknowledging here the significance of observing Martin Luther King Jr. It would appear that we, (POC) can get so discouraged by current events involving racial injustices still being carried out so long after the assassination of such a figure. We think just because it’s 2021, all should be cupcakes and rainbows & that we should be holding hands singing kumbaya. When in reality, tribalism will always, ALWAYS exist. America was “established” on tainted ideals. The entitlement of white people is rooted in the suppression and oppression of POC. Until that very thing is willingly and voluntarily acknowledged, not by US, but those who continue to still look at US as less than human beings, we will always have to fight.

However, the Preamble of the constitution states, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” This whole thing could be highlighted, but what is in bold will forever be a work in progress with all things after that statement being predicated on that continuous work. Our society, our culture has been conditioned to expect dramatic change INSTANTLY! This is not realistic. And although that may seem not so “positive”, simply take a look around you. Review your history in 50 year increments. Even though it’s hard to see, we are not where we used to be & for that we can be thankful and build on the progress that’s been made before us. There is so much that can be said, especially considering the recent events but I’ll simply leave my favorite quotes to express my gratitude for honoring such a figure.

There is no measure for where we should be or what progress is “supposed” to look like, but there is misunderstanding that no matter what, we have to keep moving.

I believe this is the very thing that is wrong with our society. People are wanting to hold office, not for the heart of service but of power. If we can weed out those who seek power over service, this is how I believe great change can be made.

This speaks somewhat to the photo above. We have to seek to serve not to be famous and seen. But if you have the heart to serve, your greatness can permeate into the hearts & minds of others who are watching you & ignite in them to do the same.

There have been so many times I’ve thought about how I can do something “big” to serve my community. But in all truthfulness, we don’t have to do “big” things to be great. But if you do what you can in a great way, my, the ripple effect and beauty that can result!

#evolutionalways