I believe we all know inherently, at a very early age, what we have the potential of becoming in our lives. We have dreams or visions, aspirations and a spiritual calling that’s written there somewhere in our DNA, and beyond.
First, we are introduced into the physical experience once again; new parents or caretakers and such, new environment and language, culture, etc. Consider all that is that defines your current life experience. Imagine if you were to observe from the sky, for example, with a powerful camera that shows all of the intricacies of where you happen to live, what you eat, believe, experience and struggle with in your life at this moment.
That’s a plethora of detail, completely unique to you.
In amongst all of that, is a seed, or underlying energy and intention you brought with you. Perhaps you’ve had thoughts on creating a leading-edge technology to completely revolutionize how energy is created or harnessed, distributed and/or consumed. Maybe you paint, write, compose, or “doodle” and to someone else, it’s absolutely inspiring. Maybe you have a knack for woodwork, farming, architecture or humour. Consider those things that may to this point have only been a hobby, and nothing more. You know the feeling, that nagging “yeah it’s fun, but it’s not good enough to sell it or make a living at” feeling, most likely rooted from experiences in childhood, or as a young adult. Something or someone came into your path as a roadblock, and more likely simply a test of your resolve and purpose. Maybe that someone was/is only you?
Sometimes there is deeper trauma and conflict involved. Maybe even abuse. And it may not have been on or to you, either. Observing pain and/or repeated berating and psychological malice has a proximal effect, because it’s all energy. We can very easily adopt the attitudes, feelings and emotions from those around us, just like we can catch a cold.
Of course, your deepest desire may have nothing to do with career or material gains, and at the simplest of levels, it really doesn’t, no matter what it is…
Regardless, it really makes no difference, because now, is now, not then. Too often we know of someone, or know within ourselves, to have allowed these events or circumstances define an alternate path for us, that quite honestly feels alien, but for some reason we tolerate it. That light inside, gets much dimmer. Too often all of this will result in poor health, attitude, or negative emotional disposition because you’ve denied the allowance and flow of that which you had intended from before you were born.
But believe it or not, there is a part of you – and interconnecting all of us – that is always working to bring you back to your own personal truth and harmony. It just takes that bit of awareness to give conscious attention to everything around you, right in this moment. Listen, with love, to that voice inside and learn to trust yourself implicitly.
Also, time and age are not a factor when it comes to your life’s direction, desire, and what you want to do with it. Rediscover that spark, and start now. –tb
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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.
