We are each here in this human life to glow with more light than we ever have before. This light is spiritual love, and every time that we choose it, our internal flame grows more luminous.
Notice, as you go about your day, that sometimes your firelight might seem to dim. You might suddenly feel discord while interacting with someone or feel inharmonious as the hours slip away. There is a basic yet invaluable practice that can help you when you feel this way, and it is to simply check in with yourself.
Stop and ask yourself, “Does what I’m doing right now value myself and others? Does it and the situation I’m in respect and honor me, as well as those around me, in elevated ways?” Checking in like this allows us to pause from judging, reacting, or letting our egos take over the ship. It puts you in the present moment and re-prioritizes what really matters – honoring the sanctity of all life.
Checking in helps you to have awareness about the things that trigger your pain instead of blaming them with a blind eye. It enables you to hear yourself.
Everyone wishes to be heard, respected, and valued, and we each deserve this without asking for it. You deserve this at every moment of your life, and when you check in with yourself, you remember this, and you build the fire within.
You are never going to find this light outside of yourself, but rather you must fan the flames inside. You must give yourself love when you are in pain instead of reacting outwardly at others.
You can also strengthen your inner flame through meditation. Simply visualize your inner light building until it extends far beyond your body. When you fully feel this light, you feel the immensity of love. And when you radiate this light into the world, you inspire all of us to do the same.
The harmonious truth is that we are all one. There is no need to harbor the discord of separation. By tapping into your inner light, you access this intrinsic one-ness. And you remember your unique contribution to us.
We need your light and your love, in the uniquely beautiful ways that only you can give them. Remember to check in so that you become increasingly responsible with your energy and can contribute the immense talents you have to offer. Ask yourself, “What will matter one, five, ten years from now?” Only that you gave more love.
I know how hard it can be to do this, and I am challenging myself to love deeper in my life. Let us build this fire together and remember that it is the firelight of God incarnate. It is the blissful, contagious and all-embracing love of us, and to bask in its glow feels sublime.
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I wish I would have read this two days ago. Found my self lost in a emotional situation. Running off of feeling rather than thinking. It’s hard to check in with yourself when you are blinded by self will. So I check in with someone else who directed me back to the light within me. But I had to get honest first about my feeling. It’s very important to have someone in your life that you can tell on yourself to. Good post I must remember!
Thank you for this Vernon. I absolutely love that you point out the importance of having someone in life like this! Wow, I will adopt this as my new definition for relationship. ~Suzy
Suzy, thanks for this as it came at the perfect time. My light had grown dim and my loving energy was depleated…after reading this I am back to where I feel like I can once again be a guiding light for others.
I’m so glad it could be of help to you. We need your guiding light here so much.
I’ve found that if I do the light meditation – building upon the light within, I bring more of it to this human experience and I am ready for the day. Then, if I ask myself the three questions in this post throughout the day, I am ready for anything. I think it’s about valuing the self as much as others – making sure each situation values me as well as making sure my reactive behavior values all. Here’s to honoring the sacred light in each of us!
Suzy,
I like this idea. Checking in with our daily situations will definitely make us more conscious. Sometimes we do this naturally, but I think making a habit of it will accelerate our growth. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks Josh. That you say “make us more conscious” sums up what is happening so well. I see that humanity is becoming more conscious and it feels like a natural process. We have so many shackles to break free of, but it is happening through the amazing work people like yourself are doing.
Beautiful post here! I’m a fellow spiritual writer and a practitioner of conscious evolution, among other practices. I’ve been reading many of your posts and have nominated you for the the Very Inspiring Blogger award. This award was also given to me, and I’m paying it forward. Please see it here and pass it along to any other spiritual bloggers out there if you desire to do so. No obligations! With love, Melody
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Thank you Melody! I’m really honored. Your blog is beautiful and I can’t wait to read your posts. ~Suzy