“I have a dream…” On this day of remembrance, let us give thanks for the many miles this country of people has come. While the journey has not been easy nor the path been straight nor have we made it anywhere near the destination of King’s “promised land,” we can all agree that we have come a long way. The vision of judging each other by the merit of character and not by the color of a person’s skin or a privilege of background is growing each day. We are at a turning point that promises brighter days to come.
But lest us not get careless or loss resolution for the journey still goes on before us. We must continue to take each individual step and accept responsibility for our daily environment. We can choose to surround ourselves with material objects to find happiness or we can look within to face our true selves. Let us continue to walk and deepen our acceptance of each other’s faults and weaknesses; let us continue to walk and share the joys of family and community; let us continue to walk and resolve to spread our wealth not just with myself, my friends or my family, but with all creatures on this great planet that sustains us.
Give thanks that the Earth continues to walk around the sun and soon spring will be upon us once again. Give thanks that life continues to grow and beauty can cover over the scars of yesterday. Give thanks we continue to learn, and one day, may we see the promised land that this great person spoke of.
In peace, Marin
