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Respecting The Man Who Inspired Us To Dream

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There are many stories about Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of the Promised Land was a prelude of what happened later that day. His words remain as strong today as the day he gave his final speech. Many believe in his Promised Land. Today is the day we remember him with respect and honor. He was a courageous Leader.  


An article I read today stated "King's prophetic words express the virtue amid hardship." Isn't that the truth, I thought to myself. I think of him often, especially because he was assassinated on my birthday. Shock waves trembled that day, especially where I lived in Chicago. For the next several weeks and many years later, his recorded voice of "I have a dream," played on every television and radio station. Sadly, there were many hardships in the 1960's, not just on April 3, 1968. The world was still in turmoil because of the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, and his brother the United States Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy.


Reflections are many... Many essays were written. I wrote several while still in school.  I came to the conclusion that Reverend King's mission wasn't just political. His was a spiritual quest to accept himself, the skin he was born in, and the deeply serious divisions our country faced. We are still challenged. When it comes to virtue and morality, there is still a lot of work to do. 

"I have a dream," has stood the test of time. We are all created to help one another. 

Author: Patricia Feager

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KAREN SANCHEZ
Reputable Realty - Apple Valley, CA
...Marketing your home like no one else will.

We listen to the speech every year.

Jan 20, 2025 07:56 AM
Patricia Feager

KAREN SANCHEZ - It is a speech that lives forever.

Jan 20, 2025 07:58 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

HI Patricia... Martin Luther King's words and ideas have stood the test of time. They will continue to do so for a very long time to come.

Jan 20, 2025 08:00 AM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - Ditto.

Jan 20, 2025 11:41 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia - for me, the part of your post that stood out most was how our mind works.  It's endlessly fascinating.  You remember the day of the death of MLK because it's your birthday.  While I didn't immediately recall the day of MLK's assassination I did know the year.  As for his words of wisdom along with admirable deeds, he had more than a few.  

Jan 20, 2025 08:03 AM
Patricia Feager

Michael Jacobs - How our minds work is definitely interesting. I also find algebra to be fascinating because it is a combination of letter 'x" and numbers. 

I do remember there was a lot going on in 1968: Vietnam War, landmark Civil Rights Act, riots all over America, just to name a few. 

Isn't it strange that we are not alone in remembering historic dates, such as 9/11, assassination of JFK, Hey Jude by the Beatles (I was in a car with other teenagers when Hey Jude came on the radio as #1 on the charts), or reminders of when loved ones died. Our minds just go into an automatic recall of a series of events. 

Jan 20, 2025 11:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you for the thoughtful post Patricia Feager .  Today is the day we remember him with respect and honor.  I certainly find this true but I like to remind people that MLK was a Pastor and most of his words (and all of his wisdom) comes from his studies of the Bible.   

Jan 20, 2025 08:07 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I did notice Patricia Feager and I thank you for that. Many people only think of him as a civil rights icon, they miss what he stood on.

Jan 20, 2025 01:49 PM
Patricia Feager

Greetings Bob "RealMan" Timm - I referenced MLK as Reverend which is used as a title to members of clergy. Reverend is given to clergy in Christian churches. Perhaps you didn't notice it. 

Thank you. 

Jan 20, 2025 11:28 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thank you for sharing the information. Wishing you continued success. Have a wonderful day and sell a house. Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 20, 2025 09:13 AM
Patricia Feager

Bill Salvatore - East Valley - I'm trusting you to sell a house for me! 

Have a good day. 

Jan 20, 2025 11:40 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia this country has been going in a different direction the last 4 years than the one Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of.  Hopefully today was a start back to that dream.

Jan 20, 2025 12:45 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy are truly heartfelt and powerful, Patricia Feager. Thank you for sharing such a deep, personal connection to his mission; it’s a reminder that the journey for virtue and equality continues today.

Jan 20, 2025 02:24 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Particia, for this special post on the MLK holiday.

Dolores and I have been watching the inauguration events on TV. We have icy conditions in our area.

Jan 20, 2025 02:38 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Patricia. Must say my respect for King has grown exponentially over the years and continues to this day. Enjoy your day. 

Jan 21, 2025 04:40 AM