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A Positive start to a rewarding week
BLACKNJ Monday Motivation: A positive start to a rewarding week
 brought to you this week by: NY HBCU Alumni Chapters November 8, 2004    

 
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"Any man’s life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day."

— Booker T. Washington

 

 Turn the lights ON… Turn on YOUR light

 By: Natasha Haughton, Co-Founder of Vision Manifest.com

Natasha Haughton, Co-Founder of Vision Manifest.com

Now! Now! …More than ever before, is the time to turn on the lights. Light allows for anyone who is looking to see where they are, and what is in front of them. Light, it allows and reminds us that we are not in darkness and we can maneuver in the spaces we find ourselves in. Light, it takes us to an awakening and gives us energy to keep on.

The world can be a big and vast place to many. It can be overwhelming at times, too. Think about it, the world houses all of nature, all we breathe and all we see. It houses the opinions of those we may or may not be in alignment with.

Let me ask you this: what does one do when one’s light seems to get dimmer and dimmer? When, in a particular moment, you just cannot find a reason to smile? What does one do when it seems like the outcome of something cannot be controlled? What about when a circumstance arises and things do not go as planned? What do you do? How do you turn on the light, then?

I know it is not always easy, but it gets easier with action. In these times, you must remember that ‘you are a light.’ You are a light within the world, and although you may not change the world, you can change your world. So now, today, not tomorrow, is the time to turn on the light. The light that is within your soul, the light that houses the gifts that you behold. The light that speaks to your greatest passions and contributions to humanity. Turn on your light and watch it light up the world.

Here are three ways you can turn on your light.

Smile: Look yourself in the mirror and smile at yourself. Sounds weird? Go on, give it a try. No matter what you have been through in life, you are still here, and the next moment can be a new moment. Smile and watch what happens next.

Be grateful: Even if it is for simply waking up today, or having the ability to even see and read these words. When you are in a state of grace, you have no time to complain. What are you grateful for?

Share yourself: Let someone close to you know how you feel about them. Tell them how they contributed to your life. Try it; you will be surprised at the results.

For this week, I would like for you to remember the light. Use your light for a higher and brighter expression. When things of the world may not reflect your light, deflect it and turn you light on. You will be amazed at how a little bit will go a long way.

If you turn on your light, I promise you someone else will, too.

I would love to hear from you regarding how you turned on your light when it seemed like it was getting dim. Please share your story with me. Join me and let’s light up the world this week. You can email me at Natasha@visionmanifest.com


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Natasha Haughton is an Inspirational Speaker, Workshop and Training Facilitator, Lifestyle and Business Coach. She is also author of the upcoming book Live Life by Your Design. Look her up at www.VisionManifest.com

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