Whatever we are going through in life, sometimes all we need is a reminder to shift our perspective. To change direction or rewrite our story.
I often think of being lost outside in the cold, dark wintery night. Just when I feel like giving up, I see the light in the distance. The light gives me hope to keep going, trusting that there is warmth and something comforting to eat and drink.
In the same way, we may struggle in what feels the darkness of the world. But the light removes the fear of the unknown, and helps us see a different path, which we didn’t know existed.
The light takes shape of different things for each of us.
Sometimes it’s a friend or colleague who sees and knows that we are struggling even when we don’t want to admit it.
Sometimes the light will be taking a walk and enjoying the beauty of nature knowing we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Sometimes, the light helps us set the weight of the darkness aside knowing it was never ours to carry.
When it feels like the darkness is consuming us, we need to remember, that we can hold the light.
The light allows us to see the good things in our lives and helps us share our unique gifts and talents with the world. And when we help others, we feel better about ourselves.
Keep shining your light. The world needs more of it.