Martin Luther King Jr. has come to prominence again a couple of times lately. With the passing of some of his associates, his name and presence comes before us again. What was he really? He was really a miracle. It is easy to forget that Rosa Parks was arrested in a powerder-keg society smarmy with racial gasoline fumes seeping throughout the American country. Parts of the south, the midwest and certain large cities in California were assembled ready for explosion.
Would Rosa be the spark that would tear our country apart? Yes. But the fuse that she lit was Martin Luther King, Jr. He led that burning power to a different place and instead of hatred and self justification exploding upon America, peace and love exploded upon it instead.
So we often wonder what will Peace really look like when it finally arrives. Will it be hugs and kisses, warm and fuzzy feelings? I think Martin Luther King, Jr., introduced America to what Peace will really look like. Peace is work. It is hard work, suffering, patience, doing the right thing over and over again and again. Being pleased with small steps as long as they are in the right direction.
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