Martin Luther King Archives - Debra Oakland

There Is Always Hope!

April 28, 2011 by Debra Oakland

"If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all." Martin Luther King, Jr. Minister, Civil Rights Activist (1929-1968); British Street Artist Banksy Hope carries a vibration of optimism for the … [Read more...]

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Courage – In Memory Of Martin Luther King, Jr

January 19, 2009 by Debra Oakland

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr - who is the ultimate of Living In Courage, I share some of his wise words with you that are very timely. This is from his commencement speech "The American Dream" delivered at Lincoln University on June 6, 1961. All this is simply to say that all life is … [Read more...]

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Barack Obama – A Mighty Wind – Marianne Williamson

November 5, 2008 by Debra Oakland

My friend Teri Hewitt-Ceplo from Hawaii sent this to me this morning. Her friend Marianne Williamson wrote this wonderful tribute to Barack Obama. I want to share it with you. Here at Living in Courage we feel uplifted, hope, love and joy for this election outcome along with the future of the … [Read more...]

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American Prayer (Vote with Courage – not Fear)

November 3, 2008 by Debra Oakland

Earlier this year Dave Stewart recorded American Prayer, a song he originally co-wrote with Bono. Tomorrow is election day. Remember vote from a place of Living in Courage, not fear. Debra Oakland @ Living in Courage Online. The song contained one of Dave Stewart's favorite passages from Dr. … [Read more...]

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Think Differently

June 19, 2008 by Debra Oakland

Do you have the courage to think differently. To believe what you know is right, deep down in the core of your being. The people on this video had courage, each helping change the world in their own way. We don't all have to change the world, but we can change how we react to everything that … [Read more...]

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