5 Things to Remember about your SHINE in Days of Darkness

There's nothing about this day that would describe it as shiny. If I were to put a word on this day, that would be 'depressing' with a low level of energy and an interesting accent of melancholy. It pours outside from dark dense and frightening clouds. It's cold and windy. The humidity is crawling under the skin to the bones.

It is on days like this that I take out my Shine Book and remind myself of what is true for me. There 5 things that I would like to share with you as well.

1. You don't need a reason to shine. Choosing to shine is an act of greatness. It's not something that just happens, you will have to reach out for your sparkles. It's a conscious choice of stepping up from the general mood of the day. You are not your mood, and for what I know... if that mood hasn't been there forever, it might not even be yours but a learned mass behavior.

2. Your shine is changing. What you might have considered your shine a few months back, might have changed as you are changing constantly. It could have been flamboyant and now it's relaxed or mature, or peaceful. There's no right way to shine. But you'll have to choose it.

3. You are pure shine. You've been born out of a speck of consciousness. Round, perfect, complete. Your shine does not depend on how worthy you believe you are, on your bank account, on the number of tasks accomplished for the day. Your shine is reflected by those you touch from close and far on their journey of unfolding their light.

4. In times of doubt, turn your shine up. You might not even know where to start. And if this is the case, here's one way to practice: say out loud "It's time to shine!" It's easy to be sparkly and bubbly and inspiring when you got all going for you. The true mastery of shining is to be willing to turn on your light when the skies are far from being clear.

5. Your shine reminds people of their shine in turn. Not everyone will love you for that. Many will keep you at a safe distance, but those who see it, will exponentialize theirs. Can you imagine what the world would be if we all turned up our shine in light times, in heavier times? I can but wonder and put more of my light on it. Will you join me?

If you'd like to hear me talk more about SHINE, I'm inviting you to listen to an energetic exercise here! 

With loads of excitement, and gratitude for you,

Selena

PS. SHINE - The Journey of Unhiding Your Greatness is ready for your download here