An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.

~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. MLK was a powerful leader and a strong voice in the battle for civil rights in the 1960′s. He lived his convictions every day. He never doubted his responsibility to the world at large.

While we’re here trying to meet our personal goals of weight loss and better health, it’s good to remember why we’re choosing to do that. If we’re only here for vanity, then our lives will lack meaning. Become your best so you can make an impact on your community and the world. And don’t wait until you’re at your best (it’s a journey, you know? It’s going to take a lifetime!) to start doing some good.

What will you do today to make a difference?

Side note * If you’re ever in Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum is a really good place to learn (or be reminded) about the fight for civil rights in the USA.

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