Non-violent Ways – Late Blooms

“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

Yesterday was the federal holiday in the U.S. for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As I looked at Facebook today, I realize that many of my friends had made note of this event and made their own personal observations and tributes. My post is my tribute to this great advocate for racial equality and civil rights – all done in a non-violent manner. In this present day and age where violence seems to be the order of the day, it’s good to reflect on this great man and the legacy he left.

Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. — **Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.**
**~ Martin Luther King, Jr.**

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist Minister and the son of a pastor. Perhaps this explains why Dr. King would choose the non-violent route. The King Philosophy and principles are as follows:

PRINCIPLE ONE: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.

PRINCIPLE TWO: Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.

PRINCIPLE THREE: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice not people.

PRINCIPLE FOUR: Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform.

PRINCIPLE FIVE: Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate.

PRINCIPLE SIX: Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice.

All of these principles were found on thekingcentre.org website and there is a plethora of other invaluable information there.

“We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. — **“We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.”**
**― Martin Luther King Jr.**

Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for the dignity and discipline you showed and expressed in your non-violent movement for racial equality and civil rights in the United States. Your example and leadership impacted all peoples, cultures, and generations world-wide and wherever the rights of people are in question, your name is heard.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation – through compassion and courage – about democracy, nonviolence and racial justice. (Mark Pryor)