Good morning! It is Monday, 1/15/2024, Martin Luther King Jr. Day! It is the perfect time to learn how to use Dr. King’s wisdom in our everyday life.

Today’s Positive Affirmation

Don’t just read it once. Read it 10 times :)

Today’s Inspirational Quote

60 years ago, Dr. King led the civil rights movement with towering vision yet down-to-earth wisdom - love dispelling hate, light driving out darkness. His message rings as true today as ever. Opposing unjust laws took tremendous courage, yet Dr. King called also for changing hearts and seeing shared hopes in even staunch opponents. What everyday lessons can we draw about chipping away darkness by living the light?

Well, for starters, reacting to meanness with more meanness usually hurts more than helps. When tensions run high, it's easy to get caught up in the heat of emotions—believe me, I slip up too! But fights often escalate before learning occurs. Staying calm can work wonders. If we tune our hearts first to understand where others are coming from, even hurtful speech can reveal pain behind the vitriol. Criticize constructively, not call names haphazardly.

Little acts of grace matter enormously: listening patiently, speaking respectfully, forgiving quickly, greeting warmly. We'll stand for justice and truth, but temper reactive feelings with empathy. Promote good through peaceful action, not hostile reaction. If we remember each person's basic decency despite dividing differences, it will make space for change. We all have room for growth in building bridges across chasms of misunderstanding.

Sharing stories and humor heals. Volunteering together builds bonds. By being the light we wish to see, darkness recedes. Not overnight, but soul by soul with consistency and care. Shall we meet confusion with small acts of human kindness and see what unfolds?

Today’s Blissful News

• Lilly made positive impact on 14000 women with determination and commitment to her dreams.

• A woman received a kidney donation from a secret 20-year-old friend.

• Local journalism can inspire and motivate people to stay informed, engage with their community, and work towards making a difference.

• Two inspiring stories showcase acts of kindness and the power of love and connection in bringing joy and healing.