As we again honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., we must remember not to give up on those who fear and hate. As our story highlights, the love that transforms society does not make a distinction between "worthy" and "unworthy" or between friend and enemy. It is the forces of evil that must be countered; not the persons doing evil, to whom instead we should extend love. - Ameeta
"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Editor's Note: As we again honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., we must remember not to give up on those who fear and hate. As our story highlights, the love that transforms society does not make a distinction between "worthy" and "unworthy" or between friend and enemy. It is the forces of evil that must be countered; not the persons doing evil, to whom instead we should extend love. - Ameeta
Kindness In the News
MLK Jr: We will not learn non-violence from a guru or a saint. We can only learn it by loving whomever we deem to be the "other" - by tirelessly reaching out to them in a quest for reconciliation.
After coming across a homeless woman who was threatening people, a KindSpringer offered to listen and buy her lunch. One year later (and more interactions), that initial meeting changed them both.
Lead to Life honors the life of gun victims by putting weapons of killing through fire to forge shovels, that help to plant trees and germinate new growth.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., here's a loving-kindness practice that can help us extend compassion to ourselves, those around us, and the larger world.
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