The famous words from Martin Luther king's speech made on August 28, 1963, around 49years ago. Yet it echoes in our hearts and mind half a century later, such is the power vested in words. The Bible says power and death lies in the power of the tongue, in other words prophesy positive things into your life and also have a dream that is channeled towards achieving your goal. President Barack Obama is the Dream Luther King envisioned and that has reinforced the belief of dreamers like myself. Anything is possible if you believe in your dream and refuse to let go.
Severn Suzuki at 12years old addressed the United Nations and gave a moving speech about our collective destruction and pollution of the planet we live in. Adults wept and remarked about the intelligence and comportment of the 12year old who had managed to confront the world and beseeched us to be kind to the environment and show some kindness towards fellow humans as well. And i quote " we buy and throw away we buy and throw away even when we have more than enough we are afraid to share, we are afraid to let go of some of our wealth."
A profound observation from a 12year old who represented a group of 12 and 13year olds and their concerns for the environment. The question is 'what are the words in our heads and hearts'? Do i want to make the world a better place or do i want to constitute more havoc to the damage? I know the path i would choose and that is to make a positive contribution to my world in any little way i can, what about you?
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