Craig Daily Press

Martin Luther King Day 2008

I dream of a world where every person sees their own greatness and reaches for the vision they have for themselves.

I dream of a world where each parent gives power to their children’s dreams and has faith in their children’s journey.

I dream of a world where deep abiding love doesn’t create the path for others, but lights a path.

I dream of a world where every child is born into a family that loves and nurtures him or her; a world where each person is respected and cherished.

I dream of a world where our lives are fueled by our imaginations and not by our histories.

I dream of a world where each child is given the keys to learning.

I dream of a world where children are given a vision of the universe.

I dream of a world where each of us can marvel at the big picture and understand how important each of us is to the whole of the universe.

I dream of a world where education helps children, and all of us, find our passion in life.

I dream of a world where each of us discovers our vocation in the place where our passion and the needs of the world intersect.

I dream of a world where supporting the development of caring, compassionate and cooperative adults is a priority.

I dream of a world where respect for human life creates a bridge of communication for all peoples.

I dream of a world where we learn to be healthy instead of waiting to be healed.

I dream of a world. I dream.

Next week: How do we want to be?

Kids Talk TM is a column dealing with childhood development issues written by Maren Stark Schmidt. Ms. Schmidt founded a Montessori school and holds a Masters of Education from Loyola College in Maryland. She has over 25 years experience working with children and holds teaching credentials from the Association Montessori Internationale. Contact her at Maren@KidsTalkNews.com or visit www.KidsTalkNews.com.