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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of unity and compassion (today and every day).

COMMENT BY MARIE: As Presidnet Lincoln also encouraged... we must live up to our better angels... living by the guiding principles of love, compassion, amd justice.

InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration

January 6, 2025


The focus for today is:

I choose to embrace the principles of
compassion, unity, and justice.

Today's inspiration was written by Robert B. Jennings, InnerSelf.com:

Jimmy Carter’s passing at 100 marks the end of a remarkable chapter in American history. At a time when political discourse often prioritizes power over principle, his legacy calls us to reflect on what decency in leadership truly means.

Even in the face of difficulties, Carter consistently chose the path of moral clarity. “We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles,” he declared in his inaugural address—a sentiment that guided his efforts to champion human rights, broker peace agreements, and address systemic issues with honesty and empathy.

His life and leadership raise a pressing question: Can America embody the values Carter represented amid its current political and social upheaval? Jimmy Carter’s legacy serves as both a challenge and an invitation. It urges us to reject the divisiveness that threatens democracy and instead embrace the principles of compassion, unity, and justice.

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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:

Jimmy Carter’s Human Decency: How America Can Rise to the Challenge

by Robert B. Jennings, InnerSelf.com

Read the complete article here.

The focus for today: I choose to embrace the principles of compassion, unity, and justice.

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About the Author

jenningsRobert Jennings is the co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering a more connected, equitable world. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, Robert draws on his diverse life experiences, from working in real estate and construction to building InnerSelf.com with his wife, Marie T. Russell, to bring a practical, grounded perspective to life’s challenges. Founded in 1996, InnerSelf.com shares insights to help people make informed, meaningful choices for themselves and the planet. More than 30 years later, InnerSelf continues to inspire clarity and empowerment.

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