In my last post, I talked about the importance of finding your inner light. This post is all about shining it bright. This lesson was more difficult for me to learn.
Last year, as I began to dig deep into my inner work I realized I had my own light on a dimmer switch. Often dulling it down to make others feel comfortable. I dimmed the light because I felt guilty for shining too bright and making others feel uncomfortable. UGH, I hate even writing that.
I can actually trace back one of the first instances of when this happened. I was on the elementary school playground and shared some of my gifted experiences with fellow classmates. They laughed at me, told me I was weird, ridiculed me, and ostracized me from the group for not being “normal” like them. This would cut deep and impacted most of my life in how I related to others. It took me until my 30’s to be comfortable being 100% authentic in sharing my light with others.
Even though it took me a hot minute to get here I finally realized there are two types of people in this world, those who bask in the warmth of your light and those who will turn away from it. The first group, the “baskers,” will celebrate your wins, be inspired by you, and will empower you to be your best self. For the latter group, your light will burn their eyes and it will make them feel uncomfortable, they will turn away from it or treat you differently. This isn’t your fault. It is on them.
By dimming my light, I realized not only was I doing a disservice to myself but I was leaving others in the dark, those who needed more light in their life, those who needed me. My message for you is to shine bright anyway. You have a 50/50 shot. You cannot please everyone, so you might as well feel good about being your best self. There are people in this world who need your light. Be the Light. If it is hard right now to shine bright for your own well-being, shine bright for those around you. Lord knows the world needs it right now. Be the light and share your beauty and magic with the world. The world will be a better place for it.
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