The Day after MLK Day: Keep the momentum Going

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed deeply in everyday action. One of his most famous reminders was, “It is always the right time to do the right thing.”

Simple. Direct. No excuses. And it fits perfectly with the idea of starting the New Year with small, feel‑good deeds that lift someone else and you.

Another favorite: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl — but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

That’s momentum. That’s the heart of this whole blog. You don’t need a grand plan. You just need to keep choosing kindness in whatever way you can today.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”It’s a reminder that kindness isn’t weakness — it’s power. It’s how change actually happens.

Little‑Known Facts About MLK

A few things you might not know about him — and they make his legacy even more inspiring:

• He was only 39 when he died, yet he reshaped the moral direction of the country in just over a decade.

• He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, becoming one of the youngest recipients at the time.

• He wasn’t just a speaker — he was a pastor, and many of his most powerful quotes came from sermons, not speeches.

• His impact goes far beyond “I Have a Dream.” He wrote sermons, essays, and letters that still guide conversations about justice and compassion today.

Keeping the Momentum Going

If MLK taught us anything, it’s that ordinary people can create extraordinary ripples. And the best time to start? Today. The day after. The moment you decide to keep moving forward.

--Katie Mac--

Decal Diva