Take a Step Back

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity"
                                                                                  ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


I have this quote in my actual personal statement because it is simply the truth. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a brilliant man who had the ability to open his mind and heart to what was happening with humanity. He realized that in order for this world to really move forward, we all have to do our part and help one another. It wasn't/isn't a Black and White thing, as much as it was, and still is, a human-to-human/brother-to-brother/sister-to-sister thing. He wanted us to stop turning our backs on each other with hate and lend a hand with love; if we could learn to do that everyday and stop living in our own little boxes, where all we see is our own little issues, then our community really would be a better place. We need to start helping regardless of what the next man is/isn't doing for us. We need to start loving regardless of the hate we see daily. We need to start giving regardless of whether we are ever on the receiving end. We need to start living. I understand that we live in an individualistic society, but that doesn't mean we have to live with our hearts closed. Now is the time to take a step back and think of the bigger picture. What is happening in the world? What are we contributing to humanity? Are we truly thinking of the broader concerns? Remember, Dr. King wasn't merely concerned with the racial problems of his community, he was simply concerned with the problems of our communities and all of humanity. So I ask you: What are your concerns?

Happy MLK Day Everybody!

- Kidd