Tuesday 22 January 2013

This dream


I've been thinking about Martin Luther King Jr and his dream. And reading his speech over {and over}.

Getting lost in the power of his words. Trying to visualise his strength {and sense of hope}. His belief that change was possible. And the unity he dreamed of would exist.

I've been thinking of how much has changed since he spoke those words in 1963. {And trying not to dwell on what hasn't}.

I feel grateful for his words, his courage and wisdom. I'm inspired by his dream.

But it's this line I keep reading, and getting stuck on. It gets to me {every time}.

"I have a dream that my four little 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."

xx

{You can read Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech here}



 

8 comments:

  1. I always get goosebumps and even a little teary when I hear his speech. It is still such a powerful moment in time xo

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    1. Your words are perfect - such a powerful moment in time x

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  2. His was a dream conceived in the Spirit...and continued by Him even after Luther King's death...such an enormous vision.

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    1. Yes definitely. His faith shines through in his words. An enormous and beautiful vision x

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  3. One of my all time favourite pieces of writing/speech. I have carried that through life with me for years and years

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  4. An amazing speech. Thanks for reminding me of it. Rachel xx

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  5. That line is probably the only line that I remember as well... What an amazing man he was!

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