We’ve all had times in our life when we wanted to crawl under a rock and hide away from the world. We chose to be invisible rather than let other people see us or notice that we exist. This desire not to be seen often happens when we are feeling very hurt, angry, or simply weary of the world. And while we may console ourselves with the defense that we are shy, an introvert, or a loner, but in reality, it is not out true self, rather it is a protective mechanism from our ego.
When we hide and make believe that we are invisible, we may think that no one sees us but, truthfully, we are only really hiding from ourselves. And while we may try to live life as inconspicuously as possible, the only thing we are really doing is becoming more visible to others, because people can’t help but notice that we are trying to hide our light.
When we try to dim our light, we diminish the natural radiance of the Universe, and we deprive the people around us of the unique gifts and talents that we are here to share.
Stepping out with confidence and letting your light shine is actually a way to serve the planet. We each have a responsibility to contribute to the planet, and we do this when we let ourselves be seen. It doesn’t do anyone any good when we try to hide.
We are all spiritual beings having a human experience and we are here to light the way for each other. When we let ourselves shine, we become a bright mirror that others can see their own reflected brilliance through, and they can’t help but want to shine also. Shine your light out into the world, bless those around you by sharing your gifts, and watch the universe glow.