I recently read a local article that said that MLK's dream had not yet been completed. Yes, we have ended segregation but racism and inequality still sadly exist around the world. Not only that, but Dr. King also envisioned a world where our nation would not spend more money on weapons of mass destruction than it does on fighting social inequities. He dreamed of a life where the poor stood a chance and we used nonviolent measures to make life better for all. He believed that love was stronger than hate and only light could drive out darkness. So then, why do we attempt to put out fire with fire? That only leads to a major explosion with innocent lives lost. Why not put fire out with water and not kill a single soul? Are we not all people? Human beings with hearts and brains, a nose and toes, ears and eyes, hips and thighs? Is it really necessary to destroy one another because of our fear and anger? That makes us no better than those we seek to overcome. We become just like the thing which we fight against. It seems to me that love really is the answer. MLK believed that was the only way to change things. I challenge you to consider respecting the vision that was the great Dr. King's as you move forward in your life. Seek to live with integrity, respect, and understanding of one another. That's how we change the world. Love your enemies, don't become them.
"The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation." -Martin Luther King, Jr
Hello there friends, thank you for stopping by my blog! I 'm Suzanne and I'm the creator and founder of Project Change The World. I began this movement from the childhood dream that I could make the world a better place. Yes, I know, most children dream of being astronauts or rock stars but I've always been slightly different than most. Nonetheless, my dream of living life to the fullest by making a difference in the world was fully realized back in May 2010. I was tired of sitting back and helplessly watching bad things happen to innocent folks. I was sick of not doing anything about it. I decided it was time for a change. I scribbled some notes and ideas into my composition books and began the planning and research phase. Shortly later, PCW began to come to life. I realized that if no one else was going to do something like this, someone had to. Someone had to stand up for what's right. Even though I don't like scary movies and people have let me down one too many times, I decided that it was time to be brave and step out of my comfort zone. I thought of all the greats (MLK, Rosa Parks, Lincoln, Einstein, Washington, etc.) and realized that if they too had been afraid, where would our world be today? So here I am writing this, in hopes that one day others will step up too and join the movement to save lives. My ultimate goal is to live in a world where kids can safely play on the streets, people are strong enough to do the right thing despite temptation, no child really is left behind because they are our future, nature is preserved, no animal is abused. cancer is cured, teen girls don't starve themselves, and so on. Some will call it all naive and unrealistic but anything great in life never comes easy. I dare to do what others deem impossible. I want to live in a world where good deeds and spontaneous, warm-hearted gestures mixed with strong yet gentle love are everywhere to be found. Don't you? But wanting is not enough; it's time to do something with that dream. We must enable, empower, save, help, restore, give, heal, and change. Join me?