Each morning at CP we contemplate lessons of life through quotes from the great minds of significant worldly and spiritual leaders. In honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday, we reflected on this quote:

Life’s most persistent and most important question is, “What are you doing for others?”

Within each of us lies a profound purpose for our life’s mission. It is enlivened by our experiences, our friends, our mentors, our teachers, our parents.  These are the elements that shape our thoughts and allow us to dream of things greater than our current awareness.

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Dr Martin Luther King is a wonderful example of a citizen of significance – he had a dream and he set forth to make it a reality.  A dream that was planted in his heart – one the he recognized. One that he believed in and fortified with his passion and his education.  His innate curiosity and imagination led him to the people and knowledge and avenues and ideas that manifested the miraculous March on Washington which created a shift in the way our nation views race and ability and compassion and human rights and the laws that protect them. He continued to carry a torch that he was given and he passed that torch on to many others before he passed on. His dream has lighted the way for many since.

Dr. King’s passion to make his dream a reality could have led to violence, more oppression and greater division between races. However, his wisdom and commitment to the Higher good allowed his mighty lessons to come through without the might of destruction. He kept in the forefront his service to the greater good.

As we teach our children to set goals, to dream of something greater than they can currently see or imagine, let us remind them to consider the impact on others. This can fortify their mission, serve others and teach them the significance of being a mighty citizen of this community and beyond.

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Empower your child’s dreams by guiding them to the necessary foundational knowledge and principles, and by surrounding them with the people that can support and build upon that foundation.

Around the dinner table, on family trips, reading together, and in communities like ATA, all are excellent places to begin dreaming the dream that can bring about significant changes.

I had a dream to create an environment where children could pursue their passions and not be penalized for pursuing excellence.  I had a dream to create a place where children could create excellence and take ownership of their higher education.  With support from others who share the dream, this has become a reality.  Just as MLK set out to change the perspective on race, I have set out to change the perspective on education and self awareness.

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I Have A Dream that the children in this program will be the change we wish to see in the world.

Looking Forward,
Carol