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#wordstoliveby #wordsofwisdom #wordsmatter #wordsofhope We are seeing some crazy stuff in our world right now and there is so much fear but I am working to keep hope close to me.

In these turbulent times, where the world faces unprecedented challenges, King's message holds universal relevance. In the realm of corporate leadership and amidst the challenges of our ever-changing business landscape, Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless wisdom resonates profoundly, and we should take the time to reflect on this significant day of service – more than just a holiday. This wisdom extends beyond national borders, urging global leaders to embrace a culture of empathy, understanding, and service. In the business world, where competition and complexity often prevail, King's words guide us towards a path of collaboration, innovation, and positive impact. Let us use this occasion not only to honor a remarkable leader but to introspect on how we, as influencers and thought leaders in the business community, can contribute to fostering an environment where light prevails over darkness, and love triumphs over hate. #MLKDay #Leadership #BusinessPhilosophy

CRITICAL MASS OF LOVE “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to carry.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. A critical mass of love is the minimum amount required in our life and in society after which love becomes self-sustaining, self-spreading and a dominant behavior shaping everyday life. Can achieving a critical mass of love in our life and in the world change everything? Can it make us happy? Can it end war and hate? Can it end violence? Can it end greed, apathy and selfishness? Can a shift into love help us live in harmony with ourselves, each other and with Mother Earth? Can it help us reverse climate change and avert a predicted catastrophe? Were the hippies right after all?

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. I am thinking about some of his most famous sayings today.  The one that stands out to me the most today is “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." 1963 Today there is so much separation in the world. I believe this is a result of fear. Fear that we are going to lose something we have, or not get something we want. Yet darkness, separateness, and hatred create the very lack we are so afraid of. You cannot collect anything good in a closed fist or mind. Kindness and love are open. Kindness is not just so you can be “seen” as kind. It is the “electricity” of giving that keeps us alive and generates the very light we all crave. So, today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. I ask that we all pause and consider kindness as the tool to achieving everything we want. Consider light instead of darkness.  

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., may we remember to focus on correcting injustices today. But let’s begin with the injustices that are within our own sphere of influence, even though it’s tempting to think of the enormous injustices taking place everywhere in the world today. Change begins with one person. Change begins with our own thoughts and our own actions. If we want “things” to change, first we must root out the injustices within ourselves: our own personal biases, erroneous assumptions, and negative judgments. Not only about others, but about *ourselves.* When we cultivate love and peace within ourselves, it naturally ripples outward to everyone and everything we encounter. Love *yourself* today first, and that love will extend throughout our “inescapable network of mutuality” to begin the healing work of dissolving injustice everywhere. Happy Martin Luther King Day to all from the team at VetBilling. #MLKDay2024 #MartinLutherKingJrDay #justice #mutuality #wisdom #compassion #empathy #peace #vetbilling

✨ Happy Martin Luther King Day! 🌟 Let's kick off the day with a powerful reminder: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - MLK, Strength to Love, 1963. 📖💪 Let these words guide our actions today and every day.✨🤝 #LibertyOfficeSuites #MLKDay #SpreadLove #UnityInAction

🔗 "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr. 🌅 Let's be the light and love that propels positive change in the world. How are you spreading love and understanding today? Share your thoughts below! 🌍💙 #MLKQuotes #SpreadLove #UnityInAction

Thinking a lot about love on this pre MLK Day as my students and I are in the midst of a unit on religions and belief systems. Wow, did Dr King push us to love... Here is one 2 minute clip of Dr King talking about different types of love and why he tried to love the people "who are beating on us and bombing our houses and kicking our children around". "Agape is not something affectionate. It is understanding and creative redemptive goodwill for all men. It is an overflowing love which seeks nothing in return. Theologians would say that it is the love of God operating in the human heart. And when one rises to love on this level he loves men not because he likes him, but he loves every man because God loves them. So he rises through the level of hating the system rather than the individual who is caught up in that system. He loves the person and hates the evil deed. And I think this is what Jesus meant when he said love your enemies and I'm happy that he didn't say like your enemies because it's pretty difficult to like some people." NOTES - 1) Transcript is my own rushed effort to transcribe via Youtube, etc. Errors are my own. 2) I will circle back later today and identify the context of the video as the Youtube poster did not include it. 3) Wearing my historian hat, I love to share additional links. Here is a good one about "Agape" from Stanford's Martin Luther King Jr Research and Education Institute: https://lnkd.in/eqVpABdK

The words of Martin Luther King Jr., have profoundly changed my life. 'Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that,' This powerful code guides me along a path, despite it being the harder, but unquestionably the right path. I personally use this philosophy during times when I feel justified in keeping bitterness and giving in to pain. I always remind myself that you need light to end the darkness. We all have those moments when the world seems unfair, giving us every reason to respond with blame and hate, and to stop moving forward. Instead, applying King's words and seeking the light of reactiveness and responsibility make us grow. It is not easy, and yes, it is unpleasant; it demands patience, strength, and a relentless belief in the power of responsibility and reactiveness over hate and passiveness. Furthermore, this not only helps us move forward but also enables us to grow through our challenges and transform them into opportunities for personal evolution. And IMO this concept can also be used in various complicated issues in life, politics, society, family, friendships, and more. Let's celebrate the life and work of #martinlutherkingjr