On this the 53rd anniversary of Dr King’s speech it is as powerful and meaningful today as it was that day in 1963. I read the speech hearing Dr King’s voice, yet changing a few words and knowing that some things have changed but many remain the same. Today, we are living in a country of chaos and inequalities for those of color, including Afro-Americans, Latinos, multi-racial persons, and especially our men and boys. Fear has taken over many lives of our governing officials, especially, the police force and justice system. We must recognize that we are One, love and respect ourselves, so we can love and respect each other. Live, breathe, and embody gratitude for all and everything that there is, because each and every incident is a blessing and lesson. At that time or moment, we will love and live in true freedom for ourselves, for our fellow man, and for Mother Nature.

Beautiful story and video of how gratitude can be expressed by all and everything, including a whale. I believe the whale felt the compassion and concern of the swimmer and therefore allowed him and his colleagues to cut as much netting as possible from him. To show his appreciation for his freedom, the whale performed a magnificent display of thanks with high flips and “dances” . . . a heart warming display of how “we all” live in gratitude. Thank you so much for sharing!!