The ultimate yogi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
In high school I was one of three girls in my area chosen to compete for a national scholar award. As part of the competition we were interviewed by a group of women who asked, “what political or historical figure do you most admire?” While my competitors chose the likes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, I chose Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To my detriment, the choice was not what a group of old, white, Rotarians from Utah were looking for, but I have never regretted, nor felt differently about my selection.
Today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires my practice. He is the ultimate yogi. On his path to enlightenment he created one of the most powerful sangha’s in history, practiced the selfless service of karma yoga, embodied ahimsa and worked tirelessly for the liberation of all human beings.
Today I bow my head, open my heart, and extend my hand in his honor.
Namaste Dr. King.
