Disappointed but Not Discouraged: Reflections of a Legacy



It's been a while since I have written on this blog, but today reminded me of how we can be disappointed but not discouraged at the same time. As I reflect on Dr. King's Legacy, I am empowered by the messages left after he was assassinated. I am reminded of his struggles to fight against injustice and how often was probably conflicted by the silence or lack of participation of some in the fight against injustice.


Flash forward to the last decade of my life, I am reminded of the countless humans who had utterly disappointed me when I thought their participation in my life or events would have been different.


As a deep thinker, whose brain is always thinking about others, it is frustrating when this happens. At times I feel discouraged, but I stop myself and remember somewhat silence or lack participation from another means. If it happens once, I often think they didn't realize. If it happens twice, I think it is either subconsciously or consciously done on purpose. If it happens for a third more time, I must remember to forgive.


Dr. King probably had many moments during his short life where those close to him, whether colleagues, acquaintances or more move the opposition direction. Yet, he pressed on. Continued with ever going faith and remember his purpose in life.


I have known my purpose in life from a very young age. For this next quarter of life, it indeed will be essential to remember what I want my legacy to be. I must not let the silence of those who I expected something different from upset me and stay the course of my internal purpose: To enhance the lives of the students, families, and children I work with as well as to continuously grow as a human being.

So like a tree after a hard winter, I will continue to renew my leaves and continue on the path to supporting others including making others more aware of the inequalities that exist in our world.

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