Five Things to Learn from Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 16, 2012 by Vonda

From his breath taking speeches to his inspirational Civil Rights movements, Martin Luther King Jr. was an incredible man. He encouraged and helped our nation move towards race equality. I know you already know that, but it’s always good to think about the great things that Martin Luther King Jr taught us. After all, isn’t that why there is a national holiday in his honor?

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s light shown so brightly that this year, 44 years after his untimely passing, we still look to the wisdom of his incredible spirit and realize not only how far we’ve come, but how far we have yet to go.

He dreamed a dream that we now all share with our family, friends and children. I hope to pass along these 5 lessons inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. to my children. Embrace these 5 lessons, which are helpful for any age and share it with your kids. Let’s keep making his dream a reality!

The Ultimate Sacrifice
“If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” — MLK Jr.

I’d like to teach my children the power of truly believing in something.

The Importance of Truth
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” — MLK Jr.

Honesty, integrity, and accountability are the greatest character building blocks we can offer our children.

The Power of Love
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” — MLK Jr.

Love is all you need. Showing love and kindness sends a powerful message to others.

The Courage of Faith
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — MLK Jr.

Bravery isn’t the absence of fear, but rather the courage to face the unknown with faith.

The Gift of Acceptance
“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” — MLK Jr.

Open-mindedness, kindness, and tolerance are important characteristics for a civilized person and nation to have.