MSI Press Blog

  Every January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — not just with quotes and commemorations, but with a call to action: make it a day on, not a day off . The MLK Day of Service invites us to roll up our sleeves and serve our communities, to embody the justice we so often admire from afar. But service, like justice, is not a one-day event. It’s not a photo op or a resume booster. It’s a posture. A practice. A way of being in the world that says, “I see you. I care. I’m willing to be inconvenienced for your dignity.” Dr. King didn’t just preach about love and justice — he lived them. He understood that service was not sentimental. It was strategic. It was disruptive. It was a way to reorder society toward equity, not just soothe its conscience. So what does that mean for us? It means that picking up litter or volunteering at a food bank — beautiful as those acts are — must be part of a larger rhythm. It means asking not just “How can I help?” but “What systems need changing so...

  This book is the first in the Charming Cats series for cat owners and cat lovers. Information about integrating cats into families, herding cats, and more, along with illustrations, fill the pages. By Luna Norwood.  Book description: Welcoming the Whiskered: Understanding and Integrating Cats into Your Home Bringing a new cat into your life—or into a multi-cat household—can be a delicate dance of trust, territory, and feline politics.  Welcoming the Whiskered  is your compassionate, practical guide to understanding the complex emotional and social lives of cats so you can create a harmonious home for every whiskered resident. From the first tentative greeting to long-term bonding, this book walks you through the crucial steps of gaining a cat’s confidence, managing introductions, and navigating the dynamics of alpha and beta personalities. You'll learn how breed tendencies, territorial instincts, and emotional cues shape your cat's behavior—especially when visitors...

  Congratulations to Diane Dreher, whose book,  Pathways to Inner Peace ,  was selected as best book in the category of mind, body, soul. Book Description Patthways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation a...

  When hospice arrived, they brought the usual equipment: the folder of forms, the quiet voices, and the hospital bed. The bed is always the centerpiece of their plan — adjustable, wipeable, railings ready, a machine built for decline. It’s meant to make caregiving easier, to prevent falls, to protect fragile skin. It’s the “right” thing, medically speaking. Carl took one look at it and refused. Not angrily. Not dramatically. Just a firm, quiet no . He would not lie in that bed. He would not be “that” person. Not yet. People talk about denial as if it’s a flaw, but I’ve come to see it differently. Denial can be a kind of dignity — a last boundary a person draws around their identity. For Carl, the hospital bed wasn’t a convenience. It was a symbol. A line in the sand. A declaration that the end had arrived. And he wasn’t ready to cross that line, even when his body was telling the truth more clearly than his words. So the hospital bed sat there, unused. A piece of medical ...