WTH is "Be the Light?"

This aphorism is thrown around all the time~ from New Age gurus and inspirational speakers, from the spiritual and religious communities, and with a plethora of memes from anyone just trying to get people to stop arguing on social media....

But what the heck does it mean? And why should we bother to "be the light?" Is it really going to matter? Can anything I do make a dent in the unrest that inhabits every corner of society?

The answer is a resounding YES!

• "Be the light" means looking for the best in everyone, and finding it, no matter how small the nugget.
• "Be the light" means choosing wisely where you put your time and energy.
• "Be the light" means biting your (social media) tongue when someone opposes your viewpoint.
• "Be the light" means not sharing gossip (or unchecked "facts").
• "Be the light" means not poisoning your body.
• "Be the light" means not poisoning your mind (be oh-so-careful of what you watch and read).
• "Be the light" means caring as much about yourself as you do others (because when we feel our best, we give our best).
• "Be the light" means communicating with strangers. We can no longer smile, but we can say hello. Don't let a mask stop you from offering a sliver of yourself.
• "Be the light" means helping someone in need.
• "Be the light" means being a patient driver or customer or diner.
• "Be the light" means breathing in the sun and the natural world and giving thanks.

And the reason you have to be the light? Because it causes a ripple effect. You may not see it, but energetically it's there. We can choose to be the light or be absent of light. 

More importantly, it makes you feel better. And one less anxious, angry person gets us one step closer to compromise. To unity. To "what's good for you is good for me."

That's where we are headed and there's no turning back now. We've crumbled our systems.

Now go "be the light" because we can't create our new future without you.

Live in love,
Carrie

PS: Having trouble finding your light? Please contact me for a 1:1 spiritual coaching session. We need you!

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