on shining a light (on all of it)
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A year ago, my life felt heavy, my heart felt heavy. A year ago, my practice was centered around staying grounded and surrendering while holding on by my fingertips. A year ago, I couldn't stop thinking about how I wanted to feel lighter and less tethered to the past. A year ago, I thought I was coming out of survival mode, but in reality, I was still neck deep in it. A year ago, I had no idea how I would do it all and thought I was supposed to have it all figured out by now.
A year ago, I chose the word LIGHT to focus on in 2011.
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I chose light because I wanted to manifest more light in my life. I wanted to feel the sun even when the past threatened clouds. I wanted the light to show me I was not alone on my path. I wanted to listen to the light within, around me and trust the way. And I chose light because I simply wanted to feel lighter. I wanted to dance more and seek more joy in simply living.
As 2011 unfolded, light became my guide.
(For real.)
As I began to do some deep inner work and healing from all that 2010 brought through Ellie Jane's birth and open heart surgery and the experiences surrounding all of it, I kept focusing on the light.
I began to realize that my work is to shine a light, a BIG light, on all of it. I don't want to be afraid in the dark and a flashlight isn't enough. I want to shine a big lighthouse-sized lantern on all that has been before this moment, from yesterday to decades ago, so that I can be present to right here and all that is to come.
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As I worked with the light, I began to stand tall in these truths:
My work is to invite you to shine a light in every corner of the home that is you. To bring light to the dust and the stacks of stuff that belong to someone else and the truths just hanging out waiting to be seen in the corner and the whispered dreams of the little girl who lives inside you.
My work is to tell the stories about how I am shining my light to unearth the joy and the beauty and the real.ness amidst all that living brings so that you can be invited to know you are not alone as you stand in your light (so that I can remember I am not alone).
My work is to create talismans that act as traveling companions on the journey.
My work is to show up as me and live with my heart open to all that has been and all that is to come.
As I sit on the edge of a new year and think about all that has been, I feel surrounded by the light that has taught me and will teach me and show me the way.
And as I gather up all the beauty and truth that has been 2011, I think of you (yes you) in your corner and I want to you to hear me say:
Thank you for walking beside me. Thank you for you showing me that my stories matter. Thank you for helping my business grow. Thank you for sharing your stories. Thank you for sharing your light. Thank you for showing up as you. Thank you.
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Reader Comments (12)
love. xo
Some words for you:
My most favourite quote (which is actually lyrics):
Ring the bell that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There's a crack that shows in everything-
that's how the light gets in.
And this:
I will be your shining light,
Like a beacon on a hill at night.
I will be your voice near and far
Telling the truth about who we are.
Happy New year from one Luminary to another. xox
Earlier this year at a wonderful retreat, my word for you was "lighthouse keeper for souls". You have shined a light for me many times this year. Your light and my work have helped me find my true "home". I am so happy for you and grateful for all you've shared. Here's to a wonderful year to come!
Who would have known an extra special jewelry order would change my life and eventually deliver the gift of such abundant light. Blessed, so very blessed to have you as part of my journey. 2011 has been quite a challenging yet extraordinary year of unlocking darkness and giving it back to where it came from, putting truth to it, giving it away, giving it a name, putting it on display, or at times just an acknowledgement, etc... Some weeks I only had birthday candle but in the end I was shining with the light of a lighthouse. The depth and magnitude of the light I was able to shine was far greater than I ever thought possible. Holding space. Healing. Being Present. Being Enough. Such freedom, knowledge and clarity came from 2011. I am looking forward to 2012, where I *will* keep my lighthouse light burning, and all of the beauty, warmth, exploration, PLAYing (learning to), all of the "gifts" it holds and all it is to become. ((HUGS)) & Love & SMILES
I love Sasha's "Lighthouse Keeper for Souls"--so very true.
Here is to: courage, strength, wisdom , open hearts and souls in 2012 and embracing each moment with truth and light.
XO
Lori O.
I thank YOU
Beautiful! I know that you have been a light in my life in several ways. Letting your light shine gives others permission to do so. Light is my word for 2012, and I will have the beautiful Soul Mantra Locket to remind me all year long!
Thank you Liz for what you do......last year I ordered a locket from with my word for 2011....Believe. It has served me well.....and I will be ordering a new locket soon....as soon as my Word for 2012 lets itself be known. Your work is beautiful.....you are beautiful.....your LIGHT is beautiful.
Thank you lovely heart.
Thank you, so much.
Hugs,
bliss. seriously...more to love about you every day. thank. y.o.u.
Thank you for sharing where you've been,
where you are,
& where you hope to go.
Thank you for your invitations
& your guidance.
You are a light, a spark in the big, beautiful world.
Here's to continueing to let your light shine in 2011 and into 2012. Happy New Year and continued blessings of understanding.
Looking at your lovely bracelets, it would also be a cool, kinda chunky necklace, too. Just thought that when I looked at it again today. LOVE THEM!! Have a great day!