Grateful for The Light

 

I am grateful for the light that glows within me, for the way it touches my life, and energizes my actions, passions, and joy. I am equally thankful to find myself in the presence of someone else's glow. The light we experience in others can range from subtle to magnificent. They may be aware of the light they share or most likely totally unaware of how their light radiates to those around them. That light can have the effect of igniting our own or act as a reminder of how we are filled with light ourselves.

We come into the world as brightly lit beings and along the road of life our disappointments, fears, and life experiences act to dim that brightness. Somehow we learn to hide the glow from others which leads to denying it to ourselves as well. As adults we have the opportunity of reigniting the light, reconnecting to our true nature, and reawakening to our inner sparkle. By growing that light we are also growing our inner strength, courage, joy, and well being.

Here are some ways to turn up your light and to Get Your Glow On:

• Smile more - just for the sake of smiling. You may find you have more to smile about.
• Listen to music that gets you moving...dance freely. Let yourself dance in any way that feels good to you. 
• Laugh. It's funny how laughter creates more laughter. Find things to laugh about.
• Make time each day to do something that makes you feel "lighter." Spend time involved in activities that bring you joy.
• Visualize yourself filling up with light and surrounding you. Hold that thought. (Notice where the light emanated from...above, below, within, without, etc.) Take it a step further and let that light radiate out into the world.
• Start taking steps to follow your dreams, if you haven't already done so.
• Do some Spring cleaning...inside and out. Make space for the light by letting go of the inner cobwebs. Cleaning your environment of clutter is a great way to start that process.
• Speaking of "inner clutter" - Forgive yourself for choices you've made in the past and actions that fill you with feeling of blame or guilt. If it's difficult to let it go, try writing a forgiveness letter to yourself from a place of love.
• Share your gratitude with others. Let them know what you appreciate about them.
• Spend time in nature. Focus on the exquisiteness of the natural world.
• Let go of trying to please others and focus on being true to your inner flow.
• Let go of the "shoulds" in your mind.
• Trust your heart.
• What else would you add to this list?

Now, go forth and Shine Your Light out in the world.

This is Day 14 of the Thirty Days of Gratitude.