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by Marilyn Hight on August 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

Sunsets and Time

You know what has been on my mind? Sunsets. Honestly, it is a pleasure every day to see the sunset. In my commitment to walk 45 minutes a day, I have taken a picture of a sunset and realized the day is done. Time is marching on! Gone!

Each sunset is different and oh, so beautiful! These pictures are each on different days.

This last picture of the moon was taken 31 minutes after the last sunset shown.

Time moves on very quickly! Is there something in your personal or business life which you can make a difference in before another sunset happens?

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by Marilyn Hight on June 24, 2012 3 Comments

Little Things Change the World

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This picture was taken out my hotel room at The Marmara Manhattan early last Sunday morning before the seas of people, taxis, and cars hit the streets of New York City, New York. I decided to walk to church on Sunday. When I went down into the lobby of the hotel, I was greeted with a cheerful, “Good morning!” which I returned back. The doorman opened the door for me and greeted me with, “Good morning!” Then I thought about how those two greetings made me feel better. This subject had been on my mind. In my daily commitment of walking 45 minutes a day in Oklahoma, I had practiced greeting people when I passed them on my path. Then a man sitting on a New York City street said to me, “Good morning!” “Wow!”, I thought. This question came to my mind, “What is up with New York City today!?” In my past walks on the streets of New York City, there were no greetings at all.

Then I decided to do a test of 10 people on the streets of New York City and greet them with “Good morning”. My assumption was the return greetings would be low. To my surprise, 9 out of 10 people said good morning back. Wow! My prediction would have been much lower. Then I stopped saying the greetings myself. I received no greetings until I went into the church. Two people greeted me with “Good morning” and gave me the books for the church services. Again, the greetings gave me great feelings.

During the sermon from the priest, he talked about how small things can make a big difference in the world. Then to my surprise, he asked if there were any visitors in the church. I raised my hand. He asked my name and where I was from. This does not usually happen in Oklahoma where I attend church. Then after church, he again spoke to me and talked to me further.

Why am I telling you this story? Do you want to change the world? You can start with a friendly greeting, smile, talk, and make someone’s day happier in your relationships, personal life, community, and business. By the way, you have a great day!

Do you have anything to add?

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by Marilyn Hight on January 3, 2012 403 Comments

2012 Hope Live Love

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This year is a new start. I have been thinking about my three words. Now last year in 2011, I wanted to work on my health and weight. These areas are still priorities.

My three words for 2012 came to my mind and I am trusting with these three words everything else falls into place in my life. My three words are hope, live, and love.

Hope is for the future and great things will be happening for everyone. Hope changes and carries them through. When you have hope, you can take the next step when you have vision. Hope will keep the vision alive. Hope carried from last year into this year on health and weight issues.

You may be surprised by my word live. During my life, I have seen many people exist but they were not really living life to the fullest. Living to me is having a full life with everything you do. You have a productive, joyful, purposeful, and fun life. A life you look forward to. You wake up early because you are excited that you get to live another day on this beautiful earth.

If I had to pick just one word, it would be love. You break through barriers to get to the other side and bringing love along the way. You let go of negative feelings and working on positive feelings of love. With love in your heart, you care and want others to thrive too. The world needs more love and positive influence. Hopefully, I provide a positive beacon of light in the world which causes others flames to brighten so they live their life to the fullest, happiest, productive, and fun filled life. A tall order comes from love.

Hope, live, and love are three powerful words. In putting them into action, my hope, life, and positive feelings will carry me wherever I go with the attitude that I want to live.

Do you see how these three words will work?

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by Marilyn Hight on December 26, 2011 753 Comments

A Symbol

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On Christmas Eve, my son gave me this pictured present. It says, “Home is where your story begins.” What a beautiful present! As a mom, I was very proud to receive it. I found myself thankful for a thoughtful and kind present. I found the gift a symbol of love towards me.

In my continued reflection for this year, I am looking back on my year. The symbol, my son gave me reminds me clearly what he thinks. Everything begins at home. What a sobering thought!

Your home base is where you start and end your day. For children their home base are their parents and where they start their life.

What does this writing mean for you? In your reflection, you look at your past, present, and future. In your past, where did you come from? You had a different beginning than me. Does the history make a difference? Yes, your start made a difference in your life.

Where do you begin now? Today. You have today and not yesterday. Yesterday is gone. Yesterday is gone. Yesterday is gone. Is yesterday clear in your mind? Yesterday is gone.

Where does that leave you? Today. Today. Today. For me absolutely, there are memories. Yesterday is gone. Yesterday is gone. Yesterday is gone. You let go of yesterday!

Today is here. Is your home base where and how you want to be? If it is, then you build from there. If it is not, build or rebuild what you are going to be happy with.

Life goes fast or even slow. Home begins with you. Today. You reflect on your life today.

For me, my plan for my life will be positive, rewarding, and full of joy. Every day. Every day. Every day.

What does that mean? To have a plan, where you keep your goals in mind. It is the start that you have for next year.

This writing started with a symbol but today will start with a plan which reflects how my life will be. Who determines the plan? Me. How to get to my plan? Reflection. How do you get to your plan? Reflection. For me, my home base will be a positive force for the future because the past is gone.

Do your plans reflect how you want your life to be?

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by Marilyn Hight on December 13, 2011 662 Comments

Yes You! :)

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You do make decisions all the time. Decisions make up your life. They add up to your life. When you think about the impact, you come to mind. Yes, you!

You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You!
The impact of the you factor sends a message which brings a great response! You make a HUGE difference in my daily life! Your positive influence gives the extra step in my day and smile on my face!

You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You!
You do what it takes to take care of me! You go the extra mile! You make me beam again! The impact and message which you bring takes you beyond into the blue sky. What a message that you send out!

You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You!
Using the you factor in your day and life, brings you blessings through others! In business, social, and personal, you continue to matter!

Yes You!

You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You!

Yes You!

Do you feel the you factor?

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