Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness

We get a chance to shine when the world looks dark.

We get to feel all the feels and also see that every situation in our lives presents an opportunity.

“In the darkest time, I have always believed, the light will shine.” — Lailah Gifty Akita

It is whether we choose to see it as an opportunity, or not.

Do we see it as an opportunity for more greatness, higher consciousness and a preparation for something

OR

an unfavorable situation that has no point?

I believe there is SO MUCH to gain from the tough times.

There is a song I love with the following lyrics:

“What if your blessings come from raindrops, what if your healing comes through tears?” — ‘Blessings’ by Laura Story

What if THEY do?

What if every trial we face actually has a purpose?

What if, in holding back, we become dimmer and fade into the darkness?

Is that what we truly want?

There is an alternative….

WE CAN LET OUR LIGHT SHINE!

We can understand that shrinking back will only rob ourselves of the positive experiences we crave.

It also robs other people of the light we can shine on them in their darker times.

“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.” — Albert Schweitzer

When we shine in the darkness, knowing that there is a purpose in every trial we face, we can LIBERATE others.

We can choose to continue moving forward, knowing that things will get better and that character is forged in the valley.

That shrinking back and becoming hardened due to the trials of life only hurts us in the long run.

One of my favorite pieces of writing OF ALL TIME sums it up beautifully:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” — Marianne Williamson

We have so much light within us and we get to choose to keep shining it.

For ourselves and for others.

In confidence, letting go of the fear that holds us back.

I never let the flame go out, even though at times it’s been tempting.

Based on results, I have become a better, stronger human being through facing each trial — and overcoming.

I fought through, grew and made a difference.

Day by day, one at a time.

I continued to persevere.

Not always easy, however always worth it.

I believe that what I’m struggling with today will allow me to help someone else in the future.

It is also going to refine me.

This challenge will help me see more of my own light so I can be brighter for others.

So as I go through this unfavorable situation, I look to the future and know that it will result in good.

I am being prepared for something and I choose to be GRATEFUL for that.