Finding Your Inner Shine During a Time of Darkness
Finding your inner shine during a time of darkness can be difficult, but is achievable when you look on the bright side. Looking on the bright side of things does not always mean that everything in life is perfect all the time, but that the little things in life become more perfect to you. The more meaningful you see your life from the outside, the more meaning it will hold to you on the inside. Steps that have helped me to find the sparkle in each and every day are as follows: celebrate the day with journaling the things that you are grateful for. Small acts of gratitude towards the world around you will lead to more things you will be grateful for in the future. Creating a step-by-step plan allows for greater growth and expansion for your soul to shine brightly towards the world.
Next, I like to create a vision board or mood board for inspiration for the future I dream of. When searching for inspiring images, I tend to lean towards influential idols like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, or words that I find to be impactful. Some of my favorite quotes are “She believed she could so she did” - R.S Grey and “La vie en Rose” - Edith Piaf. These two quotes hold a lot of meaning to my life in the present. When starting a new project, it is essential to have things that matter to you in front of you to visualize, so it reminds you to keep striving for what you wish to achieve. Your thoughts, feelings, and actions will soon become your reality. If you believe you can achieve, you will. After setting a list of intentions, goals, and a vision, I take a step back to admire how far I have come. Reflecting on the goals you have surpassed will help you push forward to elevate new objectives in your path.
The story behind why I live on the brighter side of life is best described by Hemingway, who wrote, “We are all broken. That's how the light gets in.” Living through darkness and seeing the light at the end of dark times has helped me find greater appreciation for the sparkly side of my journey. Living in my sparkle and shine doesn’t mean there will never be dull moments, but I will never allow challenges to dull my sparkle. Living on the sparkly side of life allows me to remain in my power, regardless of the twists and turns throughout my life that will always remain the same.