TO GLOW......................

Oftentimes a woman who is pregnant is described as glowing. Sometimes it’s a new romantic relationship that a “glow” is said to be visible. Even a new accomplishment can make you feel and look like a new you. Glowing is visibly seen as a kind of illumination of our eyes,skin,attitude and even in the way we move. We are creators of new ideas and confidence during these times. Seemingly unbothered and with a new sense of life;that “Glow” awakens a feeling of wellness and happiness!

What a wonderful state of euphoria that is! If you are blessed enough to have had these events in your life you understand what I’m talking about. Much like any other heightening experience you feel like you’re unstoppable. . What an amazing place to be in but what happens when the unfathomable happens? When the rug is snatched from under you and your former wholeness is exchanged for sorrow, changed outcomes and/or insecurity?

It is unavoidable not to be disappointed at times, impacted through bad decisions of yourself/others, or experience some sort of tragedy. If we are not careful these things challenge our power to progress, recover and may dim our light/glow. Even more substantially, it may destroy your faith in who you are and incite you to become an ungrateful and jealous person. I’ll admit it! I’ve been there wondering why the “highs” in my life weren’t consistent but others (who I thought was putting in “less than adequate work”) seemed to have everything fall into place. I became a very unhappy judgemental person who affected not just myself but others around me, especially those I loved the most.

Upon reflecting and understanding that those moments where I thought I’d “glowed” the most were really not the true shining moments in my life. You see, my most important moments were the ones where I was able to glow in darkness. Yes, DARKNESS AND VALLEY MOMENTS can be illuminated!

Here’s an analogy that may depict it clearer. When you are driving in your car in the daylight of a clear morning and the headlights are on you don’t see any better than if they were off. If I’m approaching your car from the opposite direction I can clearly see your headlights are On but it causes me no difference in your visibility,causes no specific reaction or interaction- It’s just ordinary. NOW, what if it’s dark outside and your lights are NECESSARY to travel safely and avoid possible tragedy? If approaching me with your lights off I make notes of urgency and panic if you approach from the opposite direction. As a concerned and conscious driver I may blink my lights to signal you to turn yours on. In the darkness is not only where YOU needed the light but also where I needed YOUR light.

So, here’s the takeaway. Glow in the moments that are given but never think your light is dimmed in the valley. In moments of darkness remember who you are. Turn on the high beams for the REALLY dark moments and know when to adjust. Most importantly signal others when you see their lights are off because it impacts more than just you. We are each other’s keeper. Ready…..Set…...Glow!!

#ClearCache’