The Principle of Love
“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Every year, with the passing of MLK Day, media campaigns, news shows, and radio stations present us with a flurry of quotes and memorable sound bites exalting the work and activism of the late Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year, as I sat home on my day off, perusing the internet for special events honoring MLK, I came across the quote printed above. This quote immediately reminded me something one of my clients say shared about her experience going into one of My Sisters’ Place’s emergency shelters. She said “I showed up with all of my possessions in two black garbage bags, and my daughter on my hip. When I walked through the front door, I just started to cry…I knew I was home. I was greeted at the door with a warm smile and a big loving hug, and the rest is history.”
When my client shared these words with me, I was deeply moved. I felt honored to be a part of an organization that provides a nurturing lifeline of love and to women and children whose lives have been uprooted by domestic violence. I truly believe that MSP embodies the spirit of non-violence, activism, and love, that Martin Luther King, Jr. was committed to creating in the world.
