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dim your light for no one

it is my deep belief that all of us are born with a light within us. it is the mark of the divinity that created us, and a reminder of the love source that we originated from. let there be light.

that light is what illuminates our life path. it gives us hope and reminds us that the darkness that attempts to enter our hearts doesn't stand a chance. we are the light of the world.

i had an incident today that made me declare that i will not dim my light for anyone at anytime. sometimes our light intimidates others. they want us to glow a little less. how can someone have this much joy or be this entirely themselves?

when you choose to live fully and tune into the awesomeness that has always been a part of your being, you become whole. do not get me wrong, it is an everyday decision. moment by moment, you will have the opportunity to shine out into the world. outside forces will be there to cast a shadow, but they too shall pass.

let's meditate on the source of all energy in our universe; the sun. it is our light, our heat, and the reason we exist. all planets revolve around the sun. plants and other life forms need the sun to grow. even when hidden by dark clouds, it is still present and giving.

see yourself as a single golden ray of sunshine falling onto a beautiful patch of green grass. see the grass glisten and dance in gratitude for the gift of your sunlight. let this be what your  heart emits.

so no matter who or what life circumstance tries to dim your light, remember that you do not have to give them your power. your light can heal yourself and others. let it shine. with your smile and every loving gesture, be so others can become. let it shine. and until we all tap into that eternal light and return to our divine source, may we continue to shine brighter with each passing day -- until darkness can no longer exist.

amen.

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