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You Are The Light That Lights Your Life!
When you let your light shine what you are actually doing is you, as a spiritual
being which is the true nature of who you are in a physical body, is allowing your higher self to be exposed. The true meaning of ” let your light shine ” is allowing exposure of your higher self, which is love.
One of the goals we all should have in this world is to do exactly that: to be the best spirit beings we can be. We are spiritual beings that are unique yet all a part of the whole. No one else is like you and no one else can offer the world what you can offer. You are special and you should let your light shine down.
Which Teachers Have Let Their Light Shine
Many modern and historical characters let their light shine. Perhaps some of the most powerful and loving words spoken or written come from Marianne Williamson. One of the most famous quotes along these lines, and what for me are some of the most inspirational words ever written, is from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”, Ch. 7, Section 3 (1992), p. 190, and was used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 Inaugural Speech::
“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, and 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 will not 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 is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously permit others to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
All the great spiritual teachers have told us to do this. They have used the symbol of light to encourage us to shine brightly and be ourselves. It doesn’t matter what religion they now represent; being the light of the world is the important part.
Let The Light Shine, Let Your Light Shine And Be Yourself
Even though you may have problems understanding this you are very special.
The world would not be the same place without you. No matter how you feel about it or think differently, you have changed people’s lives. You have made a difference. I try to let this little light of mine shine, and you too should let your little light shine because…
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don’t light a candle and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, where it gives light to all. In the same way, let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Jesus
Let Your Light Nourish Others
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha
Practical Ways To Shine Every Day
Letting your light shine doesn’t have to be grand or dramatic. It happens in small, consistent choices made daily. Here is one consolidated, non-duplicated list of practical steps you can start today:
- Start each morning with gratitude – name three things you appreciate to raise your own light before you leave home.
- Offer one genuine compliment every day – a kind word can light someone’s entire day.
- Listen fully – give others your complete, present attention without rushing to respond.
- Perform one small act of service – hold a door, help a neighbor, or pay for a stranger’s coffee.
- Share your gifts – teach, write, sing, create; your unique talents are meant to be used, not hidden.
- Ground and center yourself – a few minutes of meditation or quiet breathing keeps your light steady rather than scattered.
- Forgive quickly – releasing grudges keeps your inner light from dimming.
- Encourage someone who is struggling – a short note or check-in can reignite another person’s hope.
- End the day with reflection – ask yourself, “Where did I bring light today, and where can I bring more tomorrow?”
- End the day with reflection – ask yourself, “Where did I bring light today, and where can I bring more tomorrow?”
Key Takeaway: Shining your light is not about occasional grand gestures — it is the daily rhythm of gratitude, kindness, service, and authenticity. Begin with just one step from this list tomorrow morning, and let the rest build naturally. Your consistent glow will illuminate both your life and the lives of those around you.
Overcoming The Fear That Dims Your Light
Often the biggest obstacle to letting your light shine isn’t lack of talent or opportunity – it’s fear. Fear of being judged, fear of standing out, fear of failure, or the quiet self-doubt that whispers, “who am I to shine?” Many of us dim ourselves to avoid criticism or to fit in, hiding our light under a basket without even realizing it. The good news is that fear dissolves when you shine anyway. Start small: share your gift in a low-stakes setting, write down one fear, or replace a self-critical thought with the truth that your light was never meant to be hidden. Each small act of courage weakens the fear and strengthens your glow – and Marianne Williamson was right when she said that playing small does not serve the world. Overcoming fear is not about never feeling afraid; it’s about letting your light shine through the fear, one brave step at a time.
Key Takeaways
- Start small: one compliment, one kind act, one moment of gratitude a day is enough to begin.
- Consistency beats intensity: committing to one or two practices for a week matters more than occasional grand gestures.
- Protect your light: forgiveness, gratitude, and quiet reflection keep it from dimming.
- Use your gifts: your talents are meant to be shared, not hidden.
Notice how the light you give others reflects back into your own life, growing brighter with every act of kindness.
We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. This makes us all special. So go on – apply one takeaway today, let your light shine, and be that special light shining in the darkness, making the world a better place to live!
Choose one or two of these practices and commit to them for a week. Notice how the light you give others reflects back into your own life, growing brighter with every act of kindness.
We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. This makes us all special. So go on – find ways to let your light shine and be that special light shining in the darkness, making the world a better place to live!
When you look at Matthew 5:16, the message is clear…“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
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