Every small action of ours has an impact on the lives around us.
In a world that often feels driven by competition and comparison, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we have to outshine others to be seen, valued, or successful.
It’s imperative to remind ourselves that life isn’t a competition. We’re meant to shine together, and not blow off the candles of others.
“Your light doesn’t dim when you help someone else shine. It creates a brighter world for everyone.”
— Anonymous
We do not lose our glow when we stand by people who shine or when we uplift others.
Brighten up the world
When you light someone else’s candle, your own doesn’t burn any less brightly. It simply adds more light to the room.
If we mentor instead of competing, encourage instead of envying, there would be more light around us that could brighten our lives and bring true joy within our hearts.
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Did you know that the light we help others find reflects back on us in ways we never expect?
It makes us better friends, leaders, partners, and humans.
Comparison is the thief of joy
When you hold a burning coal with an intention of throwing it, you burn yourself through the process, harming relationships and harboring negativity within yourself.
The world has enough room for every person to shine and this light comes from within us, not from external sources.
Let’s focus better on keeping our inner glow intact with integrity, kindness, genuineness, hard work, sincerity and trust.
As your path illuminates with this authentic glow, you becomes an inspiration for others to light their own candle and glow from within, spreading joy which can make this world a brighter and beautiful place.
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Let’s not bring more darkness in an age where we see fear, hatred, violence and destruction. Rather, let’s uplift those around us, and avoid comparing and envying the growth and shine of people around us.
The world doesn’t need our darkness, it needs more light from genuine souls.
Be the spark of light
In a world that sometimes feels dark, let your positivity be a reminder that light and hope still exist, offering comfort and warmth, illuminating the path for others.
Your individual light contributes to the collective brilliance of the world, so let it shine unapologetically, without hiding your spark of love and kindness, creating a ripple effect of goodness that makes the space around you brighter, and more compassionate.
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As your light shines brighter, reaching people everywhere, it glorifies the creator of all goodness and the source of light himself.
Let’s embrace the goodness around us and avoid focusing on the darkness. May the little spark within us dispel the despair and darkness, making us walking beacons.
Living out our values, and radiating them in all that we do helps our light reach the lives around us, helping them smile and shine through the challenges and darkness of life.
Choosing grace over the shadows
As you come across the shadows of insecurity, fears, doubts and apathy, choose to hold on to grace, walking undistracted towards the light with forgiveness, love, hope and faith.
May our thoughts, actions and desires be aligned in the direction of the real light, that dispels all darkness, clothing our souls with grace, purpose and contentment of a life lived with a genuine spark.
Choose grace to guide through your struggles, distractions and temptations.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” says the holy bible.
Do not let your ultimate measure of success be influenced by the perceptions absorbed from the world around you, rather reflect on your inner voice and moral compass that guides your soul in the light, illuminating your being with it’s authentic glow, bringing brightness to your life and the world.
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What brightens your life in moments of darkness and despair, bringing you light and hope? Do share your experiences in comments.