MLK’s B-Day and my “I am Nothing Syndrome”
Martin Luther King was asked to head up the protest against the bus system when he was 26 years old. 26. Now if you are younger than 26, as I know at least 2 of my readers are, you don’t think that sounds young. Maybe it isn’t. But when you think of the influence this man had on the world to end racial segregation, you have to agree that he was already aware of what he was doing when most people are still trying to find their “calling.”
This is a message to us all that our lives have influence and if we do the right thing, we can affect change.
Having a friend who is a superstar (Gwen) and working in a field where I come across famous authors and minds frequently, I live in the “I am Nothing Syndrome” quite a bit. I think there is a way to turn it around though. Instead of lamenting not being as famous and effectual as these people, why not realize that life is fleeting and I need to have some influence as I am as who I am now, today.
MLK takes me out of the “I am Nothing Syndrome.” I feel like if I met him in heaven he might say: “You are worthy, you’re no better or worse than I was. You can change your world by doing what matters come what may.”
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I don’t know that fame has anything to do with being effectual. It certainly can if you use it correctly, but I don’t think they necessarily go hand in hand. As an educator, you are making a huge differnce in the lives of the kids you teach. They may not realize it at the time and by the time they do, they are well out of your classroom, but that doesn’t mean the effects aren’t happening. I know that your writings are inspiring and I’m sure your music is, as well. The only difference between the famous and the non-famous is that fame probably gives you feedback.
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Well that is a great way to look at it! Thank you.