"We are One"
Seeing Your Perfection - Letting Your Light Shine
We are each born into this world with unique gifts. Within us is a glimmer of the divine, a light that can potentially make the world a more beautiful place. But in many, that light lies dormant, snuffed out by fears and feelings of inadequacy. To spark it is to attract attention, face the possibility of rejection or the responsibility of success, and risk being labeled immodest. Yet when we undermine the light by hiding our aptitudes and quashing our dreams, we deny ourselves and others a wealth of experiences. Your abilities are a part of who you are and when you take pride in them, you affirm the love, esteem, and trust with which you view yourself. Moreover, as you express the light within, you grant others permission to do the same, freeing them to explore their own talents.
For some, we are taught to hide our light from the world since childhood. Relatives caution us that the professions associated with our aptitudes are unattainable. Our peers may be envious of our skills and thus overly critical of the activities we instinctively enjoy. And authority figures admonish us to be humble and avoid showing off. But there is a vast chasm that separates those who let their light shine and those who seek only to draw attention to themselves. When you dare to share your light with the world, the beauty and perfection of your soul become clearly visible. You become a whole being-the literal embodiment of your vast potential. Whether you are a wonderful dancer, a first-rate cook, quick with numbers, or a natural negotiator, you'll come to understand that you do the world no favors when you hold yourself back.
If you have hidden your light for so long that it has shrunk to an ember, make a list of everything you do well, however impractical, silly, or seemingly inconsequential. Then ask yourself how you can positively utilize those abilities in your daily life. The gifts you were born with were not granted to you arbitrarily. While you may never discover what impact your light has had on others, you can be certain that when you embrace your talents and share them with others, you will spread illumination in the world.
July 27, 2009
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Comment by Sharon on July 27, 2009 at 3:33pm -
There was a time during my spiritual journey, I pondered a similar discussion with myself. However, the focus wasn't on my gifts and abilities. As I think about it now, those things can be included too.
Years ago, I heard "Be the light of Christ." I wondered what that means to the Catholic church, and more importantly, what that means to me. Starting with light's actual physical properties, I decided that I don't want to be the kind of light which is harsh, oppressive, dangerously blinding, or painfully glaring. Instead, my hope for myself was to be an illuminating kind of light among people... a light fueled by humility.
Reading this today has re-opened the discussion I had years ago and helped me further expand my understanding of the kind of light I want to be. Additionally, it reminds me to respect and honor myself during this challenging time in my life. Having gained a sense of renewed purpose, I am filled with energy and motivation ... Hoo-rah!
Lauren, thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Michelle Alexander on July 27, 2009 at 9:59pm -
Hi Lauren
Imagine this-DailyOm is one of my favorite sites! I also have the book-DailyOM-Inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy, and fullfilling day! Part of my morning reading to get me and keep my thinking on track! Thanks for sharing! You, truly are a light to this world!
Go shine YOUR light, beautiful ones! And-reach out and shine your light for someone else-they may just follow!
Michelle
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Comment by bella on July 28, 2009 at 11:37pm -
This is called "your sweet spot in life" a book by Max Lucado
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Comment by Lauren Allis on August 6, 2009 at 3:57pm -
Hi Kailynn! Hope the "little weeping session" you experienced not only touched a chord in you, but also served as a motivator and stirred some things up within you to get you to become better each day! I also hope that you will take little steps each day to become the lady and the woman who lives within you!
Let her come out; let her light shine a little more each day!
Hugs, Lauren
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Comment by Nicole Aime on April 12, 2011 at 11:52pm -
Chapter 6 in the book I am writing is an essay on what it means for us to be light in this world. It is not only our duty, but our privilege. Like the little children's song says - Hide it under a bushel, no! I'm gonna let it shine.
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Comment by Lauren Allis on April 13, 2011 at 7:41am
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Thank you, Nicole. Would love to read your book.
One of the real beauties of children is that they don't yet understand the meaning of "giving up". The reason why the refrain of the song "This little light of mine..." I wonder if this was part of the meaning behind the phrase about "being born again".
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