Light Love

The light in me, sees the light in you. She shimmers with joy, at the beauty reflected back. Diving deep into self love requires one to face the shadows that lurk in the dark. My personal self love journey has taken me from extreme confidence highs to bottom of the pits lows. I am still learning to love the parts of me for which there is no applause, hidden deep within the crevices of my soul. The parts society deems unworthy. To tell the truth, it can be quite a frightening thing to truly be aware of how vulnerable one is sometimes. Truly appreciating and living in harmony with the light requires a lifelong companionship with the shadow. Making your demons your friends, and alchemizing energy is by no means an easy feat. Mastering a consistent practice of self love and gratitude has not been easy. Not only am I battling a hostile environment at times when society is less than supportive of women's health and women in general, but my own mind and trauma's that still linger. They cling on tight, unwilling to let go. They say I'm unworthy of being on this earth and having what I deserve, amidst a sea of other unkind things. Before the day even begins, I'm already fighting two battles. I'm a huge believer that everyone I've ever met is fighting their own version of their own battles, and I know I would want kindness shown to me in the pauses between battles. The key to light work is surrendering the battle to love, and taking fear out of the drivers seat. Realizing that amidst the chaos, there is always a well of untouchable peace and calmness in unity consciousness. You are not alone. There are friends, family, strangers even, willing to help you even when things seem absolutely hopeless. There are always opportunities to grow, advance, create, and love. Focus and let attention go to the areas of solution and problem solving in your mind. In the present moment, trust that there will always be exactly what you need when you need it. Give gratitude, love, and kindness in your being everyday, making that a top priority. Sitting in the sun, soaking up the rays, reminding your body what light and heat feels like, often goes under-appreciated nowadays. Walking barefoot on the earth and connecting to the ground is something that is vital to the connection within ourselves. Taking care of ones mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health all aid the bright light within us, and listening to high vibrational music is a great way to get back in balance with the light and love part of you. Take time to dance with your light, play music that your soul wants to hear. Enjoy the thrill and excitement that runs through you, the divine being that you are, as the notes wash over your body like wave after wave at sea. You deserve to bathe in your own light, in your own divinity. Revel in it, and relish it, for you know your limitless value. Give yourself a hug, and tell the small inner child in you that you understand they are afraid, since they were once in the position of not having their needs met, and it was terrifying. Let them know that it's ok now, you are going to take care of you now. No one knows our needs better than us, and you don't have to be afraid anymore. Give love to the child, and support the adult in you. Both need compassion and empathy.Let's giggle together, my light will say, and just dance and sing and be. Let us soak in a pool of empathy, and bask in the glory of healing laughter. The light in me wants to lead yours by the hand, down the path of curiosity and fun. Tell me, pretty light of yours, won't you shine right alongside mine, and encourage the light within everyone?