08/11/2025
Some people carry a light so big it changes a room, even if they don’t realize it.
For many of us, that light was noticed early.
And while it was often cherished… it was also used.
A part of us learned that our brightness could soothe, fix, or carry the darkness around us.
We became responsible for keeping the peace.
For brightening spaces that felt heavy.
For making sure no one was left in the dark.
Our nervous system wired itself around this role.
So now, when we sense a shift, a tone, a sigh, a look, that same part rushes forward:
💬 “Make it better.”
💬 “Soften the moment.”
💬 “Pull back so you don’t overwhelm.”
It’s not wrong.
It’s protection.
But it’s costly.
Because when we live from that part, we leave our own center.
We manage someone else’s pain instead of staying with what’s true for us.
Here’s the truth:
Your light is sacred.
It’s holy.
And it’s yours to protect.
You can feel someone’s pain and still choose not to carry it.
You can care deeply without dimming.
You can stay rooted in yourself even when the darkness around you feels uncomfortable.
Your light is a gift.
And you get to decide where, when, and with whom it shines.
Which part of this lands most deeply for you right now?
