{"id":5311,"date":"2015-01-18T21:01:19","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T03:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amyreesanderson.com\/blog\/?p=5311"},"modified":"2015-01-18T21:01:28","modified_gmt":"2015-01-19T03:01:28","slug":"the-power-of-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amyreesanderson.com\/blog\/the-power-of-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>\u201cNever question the power of one! Throughout history it has been the actions of only one person who has inspired the movement of change.\u201d<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Steve Maraboli<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and I would be remiss if I didn\u2019t express gratitude for the amazing life he lived and the example he set for all of us of how one person can make a difference in this world. He stood up for what he believed with unwavering courage. He conducted himself with integrity and honor even when those around him did not. He didn\u2019t lash back in anger or use violence, even though at times it may have seemed justified if he had. He instead chose to lead from a place of love and tolerance and respect for all. This one man changed the world for the better. And he left behind an example for every one of us that One Person, just one person, can make a difference. He exemplified The Power of One.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>THE POWER OF ONE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>One song can spark a moment<br \/>\nOne flower can wake the dream<br \/>\nOne tree can start a forest<br \/>\nOne bird can herald spring<\/p>\n<p>One smile begins a friendship<br \/>\nOne handclasp lifts a soul<br \/>\nOne star can guide a ship at sea<br \/>\nOne word can frame the goal<\/p>\n<p>One vote can change a nation<br \/>\nOne sunbeam lights a room<br \/>\nOne candle wipes out darkness<br \/>\nOne laugh will conquer gloom<\/p>\n<p>One step must start each journey<br \/>\nOne word must start each prayer<br \/>\nOne hope will raise our spirits<br \/>\nOne touch can show you care<\/p>\n<p>One voice can speak with wisdom<br \/>\nOne heart can know what\u2019s true<br \/>\nOne life can make the difference<br \/>\nYou see, it\u2019s up to you!!<br \/>\n(Author Unknown)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u201cEverybody can be great\u2026because anybody can serve. You don`t have to have a college degree to serve. You don`t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.\u201d\u00a0<\/span> \u2013 Martin Luther King, Jr<\/p>\n<p>May we all recognize our own ability to change this world for the better and may we all desire to use our \u201cPower of One\u201d to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>Have a great day everyone!<br \/>\n~Amy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNever question the power of one! 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