By David Champignon
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Martin Luther King Jr had a dream that one day “his children would live in a nation where they would be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”. Though human beings both tire and error his clarion call to action lives on in all who seek a better world not only for themselves but for their children and all future generations. Even though in today’s times it’s hard to be an activist or advocate I believe that in America and indeed the whole world today the eternal flame that makes us attempt to seek truly equal justice and a more perfect union is alive and well in the hearts of all people of goodwill. I know for most of us the road recently has been long, winding and sad. The losses from COVID-19 alone have been staggering and a heavy cross to bear. Please know that no matter the heavyness of the crosses that they aren’t ours to bear alone. Remember that in the souls of people of goodwill there is always the hand of God nearby to either let us continue on the path of righteousness or give us the tools necessary to change our actions and our hearts for the better.
I for one have had to have my path righted to truly atone for actions that were clearly wrong both at the time and in retrospect. They where wrong and hurtful to people I deeply care about. However on my journey once I accepted help I was given the tools necessary to avoid those actions from occuring again and gladly use those tools everyday. The hardest thing for us to do as human beings is to accept the need for change in our hearts and actions. For even in those guided by the eternal flame accepting the need for change or the evolution of human beings is a hard winding and twisty road. Too often we see the need for change in others but not in ourselves.
It’s always the other person’s fault whether it’s true or not. For those with the eternal flame inside their hearts the road can be long but God allows to stop along that road to see how we are doing in treating others well or not. For each one of us the question is are we approaching the intersection blind or do we still see the need to be beacons of light for other people? Do we in this uniquely challenging place and time still see both the need to acknowledge our successes but also be willing to do the work necessary to form that more perfect union we keep promising ourselves and future generations as the world keeps turning? My personal awnser is yes and I know others with courage follow that vision everyday and not only do I thank you but the rest of the world thanks you as well. Those with the eternal flame in their hearts pursue justice even In the face of injustice and hate. Those who have the eternal flame in their hearts seek justice and peace not onlu for those they like and admire but for every living soul the world over too. Those with the eternal flame of goodness in their hearts seek to make the world a better place even for those who would curse at them for doing that very thing. With these words go forth to love and serve the Lord and each other in whatever way you can. Peace be with you everyday warriors.
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