Wk 4 Response to Michael George

Michael said:

Chapter 11.- Frameworks


This chapter opens with Martin Luther's famous "I have a dream speech" to support the claim that dreaming can make a difference. The author frames this speech as if it was prepared in advance and created to stir the human spirit. This was not the cae. Martin Luther departed from his speech after reading paragraph one of his written speech and decided to speak extemporaneously at the urging of Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia was Dr. King's favorite gospel singer and in the middle of his speech she shouted: 'Tell them about the dream Martin! Tell them about the dream!" at which point history was made.

To me, this is the true framework of possibility. Departing from the prepared remarks and talking passionately about your dream. People will respond and resonate at a much deeper level as we saw in the case of Dr. King. As the author pointed out, "a personal vision can become the framework for a life of possbility."

I responded:

Michael,

You said it perfectly, "To me, this is the true framework of possibility. Departing from the prepared remarks and talking passionately about your dream." It is in the moments of true emotion that a speaker/teacher/person makes the most impact. It is not in a preconceived speech.