Episode 195 Sidney & Martin

On this week's episode I reflect on the legacy of Sidney Poitier and Martin Luther King, Jr. The gifted actor, director and activist, Sidney Poitier died on January 6th, 2022. The following week we honored MLK Day, a hard-fought national holiday to pay tribute to the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Both these men had such a significant impact on me, from early childhood, through my formative years in the 60s and 70s. These 2 incredible men of courage and leadership each found their unique way to access their gifts, live in integrity, and challenge the humiliating, oppressive ways Black people in the United States are treated. Both these men were articulate, dignified and implemented mindful ways to reach into the heart and conscience of Americans, particularly white Americans. It is no surprise that they knew each other, supported each other and had a great respect for one another. The motto of MLK Day is "Remember, Celebrate, Act" and "A Day On, Not a Day Off!" Let's do what we can throughout the year to honor these men and the truth they stood for. Don't let someone pull you so low as to hate them. Stand into your values in times of challenge. Acknowledge how easy it would be to react in bitterness, yet seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. Channel your anger to positive. Forgive. Keep loving. Live into the redemptive power of love. Enjoy the podcast! Links: Democracy Now - 1/17/2005 A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. "Loving Your Enemies" - MLK Sermon Sidney Poitier - IMDB