Celebrating Great Men – Thank You Darol and Dr. King

I ponder on the great men in my life and the world who have made an impact and there are no accidents that today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I have been in reflection for the past several days. It’s been somewhat of a somber reflection as a dear friend’s husband passed away and we got to celebrate his life on Saturday. It’s hard to lose someone, yet in the very same moment I am full of gratitude because of ALL of the infinite possibilities of where our paths could have led us, we crossed paths and my life is forever touched. It is with gratitude that I honor our sweet friend Darol and the many things I learned from him, even though I only knew him briefly.

During this reflection I think of the other kind, generous, strong, loving, genuine men who took a stand for making their life mean something.

Darol stood and still stands for unconditional love, and to SAVOR every moment of every day. Every day is a celebration. The time to BE happy is NOW. The time to CHOOSE joy is NOW.

And on this day of celebrating Dr. King, it’s fitting that I draw the connection from Darol, Dr. King and the other great men I have the honor of knowing.

Dr. Martin Luther King

I often reflect on Martin Luther King in times of worry or self doubt. I look at what he accomplished in his short life and what he stood for and I am reminded that anything is possible.

When people ask me who my favorite hero is, Dr. King is often my answer. There was something about how he believed in the possibilities more than the present circumstances that inspire me moment to moment.

I have a dream….this speech brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. To have such a dream that the ripple effects are still being felt is incredible. To make a mark on the world starts with a dream and as Darol said, to “Live Out Loud.”

What is your dream? The time is now to create it. I choose to leave a legacy.

Thank you to those who have paved the way for us to believe, dream and Live Out Loud. I love you all.