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I recently attended Reverend Al Sharpton’s book signing
“The Rejected Stone” at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Library in Washington,
DC. Although I didn’t stay long enough
to get a photo op and my book signed (my car was in a public garage and it
closed at 9pm), I did get a chance to hear him speak.
He talked about the books title, “The Rejected Stone” and
why he chose that title and refused to change it even at the prompting of
others.
If you are not familiar with the title it comes from the
Bible phrase “THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED HAS
BECOME THE CAPSTONE” - appearing first at Psalm 118:22, recurs at Matthew
21:42, Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11 and 1 Peter 2:7, making it one of the
New Testament's most repeated phrases.
He went on to explain that he like most of us has been a rejected stone at some points in our lives. No one believes in our vision, no one supports our dreams, it can't be done they say.
Naysayers!
Ah, but we've proved them wrong. We have become the building block, the foundation, "The Stone The Builders Rejected Has Become The Capstone".
That's what his book is about. Following your passion, pushing past rejection, and believing in yourself and your dreams despite what others may think.
Yes, you may fail. Yes, they may mock you. Yes, things may not turn out as you thought they might. But at the end of the day, stay true to yourself and your passion and move forward.
Each Chapter is a "Life Lesson For These Changing Times" and he has 25 of them.
As I read, I'll share with you what lessons I've learned that can be applied to my own life and my journey.
It looks like it's going to be a good read!
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