"I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." ---Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today is Martin Luther King Day. The holiday was initiated and proposed by labor unions back in 1979.
We are all familiar with Dr. King's famous essay, "I Have a Dream", which emphasizes racial equality. Yet, not many people talk about this great woman behind Dr. King, Coretta Scott King. Mrs.King stayed single and carried on Dr. King's vision for almost two score years after his assassination. The intensity of her civil rights work made us nearly forget about her New England-trained education and her musical talent.
Compared to the heavy-duty labor, singing may be seen as an effortless hobby, and cannot reflect the spirit of any labor union. But if we take a closer look at what Dr. King detailed in his vision, " Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi, from every mountainside. Let freedom ring... "
Living in an era where almost everyone wears a smartwatch, ringing a bell on Martin Luther King's Day seems like a fatacy.
Perhaps, three score years after "I Have a Dream" was first published, freedom is not meant to be "ringed." Regardless of what kind of job we do, we are no longer functioning as someone's "property". We can sing out loud about our freedom and let it resonate in our workplace.
While reflecting on our gratitude for freedom, this holiday reminded us of a WELL Feature.
"Identify areas of stress within the workplace and create a plan for stress management."--- M05 Stress Management
Whether we work for ourselves or for an employer, advanced technology has enabled us to work flexibly based on our schedule and lifestyle.
On this day, we designed this card for the office manager. Thanks to their thoughtfulness, we can enjoy our stress-free working environment.
By the way…
There is a Martin Luther King Jr. recreational Park in our neighborhood. The address is: 1120 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904. If you plan to enjoy your freedom (and holiday), check it out!
