As far as having peace within myself, the one way I can do that is forgiving the people who have done wrong to me. It causes more stress to build up anger. Peace is more productive.
From Rodney King
I'm a religious person. I remember my mom told me: 'Vengeance belongs to God. It's up to him to wreak vengeance.' It's hard for me to get to that point, but that's the work of God.
For a long time, sure, I was letting the pressure of being Rodney King get to me. It ain't easy. Even now, I walk into a place wondering, 'What people are thinking? Do they know who I am? What do they think about what happened? Do they blame me for the all those people who died?'
As a black man, you run from the cops. It's different now, but back when I was coming up, you run.
People, I just want to say, can we all get along? Can we get along?
I realize I will always be the poster child for police brutality, but I can try to use that as a positive force for healing and restraint.
When I leave here, when my final day on this earth is up, I want to leave in peace. I want to have peace in my heart.
Waking up sober is a good day. I love being able to wake up and do positive things, to go to the gym.
Can we all get along?
I know and value what it means to wake up and be alive and to share my story. I'm so blessed to be here and to be able to talk about it.
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