I had a meeting yesterday with a group that is moving a project out from under the umbrella of the host agency into a not-for-profit of its own. They’ve asked me to sit as chair of this new agency and I am excited. Its mission aligns with my belief that ending homelessness is only possible if we ensure those experiencing it are supported with wrap-around services that compassionately support their transition from system dependency to self-efficacy.

And, I am honoured to be asked to step into this pivotal role at such an exciting and defining moment in time for this fledgling agency. I am honoured that my experience and reputation has awarded me this opportunity.

To make a difference in the world it’s imperative that I turn up and be part of the process, not just sit on the sidelines and make commentary, (or engage in the 3Cs). It’s important that I actively support those at the frontlines to ensure they continue to have the resources and the emotional and spiritual support they need to know — it’s not them against the world, it’s all of us in this together.

It’s important to be engaged in changing the world.

It does not serve me to not serve the world. It does not serve me to let self-doubt keep me from being of service, nor does it create more of what I want in my life to play small in a big world. It doesn’t serve any of us to do that.

We all have a light to shine. We all have gifts to share. Finding the courage to let our light illuminate the path for others to see encourages others to let their light shine. And when we all shine, the world is a brighter, and better place.

We are all born to shine. It is in each of us, not just one or two or three. Shining is our birthright. Our gift. Our responsibility.

When we let our inner critic hold us back from living in the brightness of our brilliance, we are keeping our worth from being seen in the world. We lose and the world loses with us.

The question is:  What are you doing to let your light shine today? How bright is your brilliance showing?

For today, try stepping out from beneath the shadow of self-doubt to let your light shine freely.

Ask yourself —

Where does the world need my brilliance today?

What’s in it for me not to shine?

And then, let your heart guide you to being the brightest light you can be as you shine in the brilliance of your authenticity and Love.

Namaste