<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DayLightAlabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m Daylynn Bass Francis, a first-year UA student launching DAY LIGHT ALABAMA. Sharing real lessons from campus - and shining light on inspiring stories of Alabama alums, professors, students, staff & fans.]]></description><link>https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MK1w!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F86c64ea6-d750-4da4-bde7-b507de9ae4a2_1182x1182.jpeg</url><title>DayLightAlabama</title><link>https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:41:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[daylynnbassfrancis@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[daylynnbassfrancis@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[daylynnbassfrancis@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[daylynnbassfrancis@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Rise and Shine — MonDAY LIGHT IS HERE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Light Reveals Excuses...]]></description><link>https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here-38e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here-38e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:17:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!G9UU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdccf46bd-d854-4838-9a24-ac9b4a4baf47_1300x1300.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vol. 3</p><p> Shine a light on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable!<br> Daylynn Bass Francis<br> March 2, 2026<br> MONDAY DAY LIGHT<br> VOL. 3</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">DayLightAlabama is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!G9UU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdccf46bd-d854-4838-9a24-ac9b4a4baf47_1300x1300.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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It reveals what&#8217;s been hiding in the dark. Excuses. Distractions. Procrastination dressed up as &#8220;I&#8217;ll start tomorrow.&#8221;</p><p>Monday isn&#8217;t cute. It&#8217;s clarifying.</p><h3><strong>SHIFT THE LIGHT</strong></h3><p>This week, stop negotiating with the version of you that wants comfort over growth.</p><p>You don&#8217;t need more inspiration.<br> You need a decision.</p><p>Decide to show up.<br>Decide to follow through.<br>Decide that discipline is an act of self-respect.</p><p>Light doesn&#8217;t argue with darkness! It just turns on.</p><p>What in your life needs the switch flipped?</p><h3><strong>Be the Light by Holding the Line:</strong></h3><p>You don&#8217;t have to match people&#8217;s chaos.</p><p>Stay steady.<br>Stay clear.<br>Stay grounded.</p><p>When you hold your standards, you raise the temperature of every room you enter.</p><p>Not loud.<br>Not defensive.<br>Just solid.</p><p>Superstar! That&#8217;s power.</p><h3><strong>Your Monday Glow-Up Question</strong></h3><p>Where have I been tolerating less than I&#8217;m capable of?</p><h3><strong>One Light to Ignite This Week</strong></h3><p>Try the <strong>No-Excuse Rule</strong> for 5 days:</p><p>Pick one commitment (health, work, prayer, writing, studying).<br>No debate. No delay. No drama.</p><p>Show up whether you feel like it or not.</p><p>Confidence isn&#8217;t built by hype.<br>It&#8217;s built by evidence.</p><h3><strong>We&#8217;re sticking with Philippians 4:8 until it&#8217;s shining through and through!</strong></h3><p>&#8220;Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable&#8212;if anything is excellent or praiseworthy&#8212;think about such things.&#8221;</p><p>Let your thoughts be strong.<br> Let your standards be higher.<br> Let your Monday be intentional.</p><p>Keep shining. Positive minds create LEGENDARY Mondays.<br> &#8212; Daylynn</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">DayLightAlabama is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise and Shine - MonDAY LIGHT IS HERE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shine a light on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable!]]></description><link>https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here-5aa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here-5aa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:32:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xbib!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbede323c-d365-46f3-959c-8f22c3d62187_1400x1400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>MONDAY DAY LIGHT<br></strong> <strong>VOL. 2</strong></p><p><strong>Quick Spark:<br></strong> Positivity is a daily practice, not a personality trait. It&#8217;s choosing to see possibility when the group chat is complaining, the meeting runs long, or the to-do list looks like a novel.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xbib!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbede323c-d365-46f3-959c-8f22c3d62187_1400x1400.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xbib!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbede323c-d365-46f3-959c-8f22c3d62187_1400x1400.png 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>SHIFT THE LIGHT<br></strong>Your environment matters, but your perspective matters more. Start your day by speaking one good thing out loud: <em>&#8220;Today is working in my favor.&#8221;</em> It sounds small, but it trains your mind to look for wins instead of waiting for problems. My Nana always says, positivity breads positivity.  She&#8217;s always right.</p><p><strong>Be the Light by Guarding the light:<br>Remember Superstars&#8230;</strong>Not every conversation deserves your energy. Protect your peace. You don&#8217;t have to attend every argument you&#8217;re invited to.</p><p><strong>Your Monday Glow-Up Question<br></strong> What is one thought you can replace today that would instantly make your day feel lighter?</p><p><strong>One Light to Ignite This Week<br></strong> Start a 3&#215;3 habit:<br> Three deep breaths.<br> Three things you&#8217;re grateful for.<br> Three words that describe how you <em>want</em> to feel.<br> Do it before you touch your phone. Feel the shift.</p><p><strong>Philippians 4:8 (NIV)<br></strong><em>&#8220;Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable&#8212;if anything is excellent or praiseworthy&#8212;think about such things.&#8221;</em></p><p>Keep shining. Positive minds create LEGENDARY Mondays.<br> &#8212; Daylynn</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! Subscribe to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise and Shine - MonDAY LIGHT IS HERE]]></title><description><![CDATA[For our first MonDAY Light - I'm going to offer the advice that my mom always gives me. Find someone and share the light.]]></description><link>https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/p/rise-and-shine-monday-light-is-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daylynn Bass Francis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:39:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xaR4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1387015c-3d4e-4076-8c28-33cf68bb67a6_1400x1400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>MONDAY DAY LIGHT</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xaR4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1387015c-3d4e-4076-8c28-33cf68bb67a6_1400x1400.png" 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Subscribe and support by work by receiving Day Light in your <strong>inbox.</strong></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>BE THE LIGHT</strong><br>Being nice isn&#8217;t <em>extra</em>. It&#8217;s essential. My mom taught me this. Spot someone who looks like they need it, and share a <strong>simple, sincere</strong> compliment. It costs you ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but changes everything.</p><p>Be the Light by Sharing the light:</p><p><strong>Your Monday Glow-Up Question</strong><br>Who on in your orb could use a little light from you today?</p><p><strong>One Light to Ignite This Week</strong><br>Find one person a stranger, classmate, barista, and offer a sincere compliment. &#8220;Love your energy,&#8221; &#8220;You nailed that presentation,&#8221; or just &#8220;You look great today.&#8221; Watch the spark. Reply and tell me how it felt.</p><p>Keep shining, Small lights build big LEGENDS.<br>&#8212; Daylynn </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://daylynnbassfrancis.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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