The Light is You: You are not a vessel waiting to be filled with light; You are the sun. Stop dimming your inherent brilliance to match the shadows of others, and shine.
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✨ 7 Points on Inner Light and Authentic Power
We are often taught to be humble, to be compliant, and to wait for approval before we move forward. We are led to believe that success is something we must earn from external sources, like a bucket waiting for rain. But what if that entire premise is backward?
We are not vessels waiting to be filled with light; we are the sun. This radical self-revelation changes everything: it demands that we stop shrinking ourselves and start living from a place of inherent power.
✨ 7 Points on Inner Light and Authentic Power
Redefining “Darkness”: The quote shifts the definition of “darkness” from an external, physical state (absence of sun) to an internal, psychological one (a belief in powerlessness). This highlights that our mindset is the true source of our struggle.
Accountability and Responsibility: It emphasizes personal accountability. Since the greatest darkness is an internal belief, the greatest light must also be an internal creation. You are not a passive recipient of light, but the active creator of your own experience.
The Folly of Waiting: The statement implicitly discourages waiting for external validation, conditions, or “sunlight” to appear before acting. The “glow” can be created right now, independent of circumstances.
Authenticity as the Catalyst: The second sentence, “Your authentic self is your brightest light,” provides the direct method for overcoming the darkness. It tells us that effort must be focused not on trying to be bright, but on simply being true to oneself.
The Unique Spectrum: Everyone’s “glow” is different. Being authentic means your light is unique—it’s not meant to be a reflection of someone else’s sun. Comparison is the theft of your personal glow.
Inner Work Precedes Outer Change: The quote suggests that true, lasting change begins inside. You must first address the belief of powerlessness (the darkness) before you can effectively shine your light into the world and see external results.
Sustained Energy: External sources of light (the sun or external praise) are temporary and cyclical. The “glow” created by the authentic self is an internal, self-sustaining energy source, making it reliable even in the deepest external night.
The fundamental choice is this: Will you continue to hide in the self-imposed shadow of politeness and fear, or will you accept the truth of your nature? The world does not need another faint reflection; it needs your full, unapologetic brilliance. Stop dimming your inherent brilliance to match the shadows of others, and just shine. Let your energy be the source of your destiny.
Sending love & light,
The Light is YOU with Linda J Wolff