“I
say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and
frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr.
King’s dream was for “little black boys and little black girls” to be able to
freely join hands with “little white boys and little white girls.” In New York City, children of all races play
together after school in the streets, sidewalks and subways of our great
city. Yes, race relations in America
often feel like the kind of progress that takes one step forward then two steps
back. Yet despite the difficulties and
frustrations we experience, Dr. King’s dream has come true and continues to
strengthen and grow.
When
infants or little ones meet, how do they act?
They interact with each other at a visceral level. They are naturally unaware of exterior
differences between people. They see another
being -two reflecting eyes- with which to connect. Skin color is superficial. Ultimately each of
us is made of skin, bones, water and blood.
We all hunger, thirst, breathe and love.
At a basic level we all seek connection and belonging.
Everything
on earth originated from the stars. Regardless
of our race, background, gender or beliefs, we are all stardust. Star Pose, or Extended Mountain (Utthita Tadasana) elegantly expresses
this idea. It’s a natural pose, and fittingly,
it’s a heart-opening pose. We stand with
our legs wide, rooted in the Earth, and spread our arms open as if requesting a
big hug from the Universe. Breathe
deeply. Let’s love ourselves and one another
as we embrace Dr. King’s powerful message.
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