In an age when immorality and all around bad behavior is being modeled by everyone from politicians and celebrities to our own neighbors, I want to remind us all of this quote by Dr. Martin Lutheran King Jr.

The time is always right to do what is right.

As everyday Americans, we may not have control over the big things or over what those around us do but we can control our own choices.

Be kind to someone who can offer nothing in return. Share the good stories. Compliment a stranger. Support the businesses and organizations that uphold values you can live with. Let others know they aren’t alone. Model the behavior you want to see in others.

Do the right thing even when no one is looking and even when there’s nothing in it for you.

If enough of us choose this path, maybe we can balance out the cruelty and apathy this world has become so accepting of lately.

Do what is right.