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I have often played with the idea of how we are like a lighthouse, beaming our light out but do we stop to consider the significance of this.

Sometime ago I was discussing with a friend the challenges they have as a social worker in south Auckland. They were commenting on how challenging it was to get parents and adults to engage, making a stand that these young people could recognise and rely on. Once again the analogy of people being a lighthouse came to my mind.

So I have put it down on paper to share.

‘Being’ A Lighthouse

Are you prepared to be a light house that provides light so that you and others might see their way more clearly, avoiding the rocks so everyone might journey more safely, comfortably and find the smartest route?

Everyone one of us is connected to an amazing energy that allows us to shine a powerful light if we allow it. We are all connected this amazing source of energy that is unlimited and free. We were born with it. It is unconditional, meaning we do not need to do anything to have it or deserve it.

So the key thing is how much are we allowing it to shine?

Most of us have been taught to dim our light so as not to shine too brightly. If we do shine brightly it might mean that some of those around us might be out-shone. In New Zealand we call this ‘the tall poppy syndrome’. We tend to cut others down to size if they dare to shine a bit too brightly. It is a sad reflection of the lack of self-confidence and sense of self-empowerment many of us have.

Imagine a new child coming into this world well connected and shining brightly. As they come into contact with more adults they start picking up on the beliefs and ideas that have been practiced and repeated by many others. They are seen as ‘truths’ about life and ‘the way things are’. However, they often run contradictory to this energy stream and gradually create a filter through which this energy must pass. As more beliefs are picked up they create new layers and existing ones are reinforced, so the filter becomes denser allowing less and less light to come through.
That is how we shut down our light.

Many of us are unsure we are able to safely and comfortably handle this energy as we do not understand it and so cannot trust it. A famous quote about this, used by others, is from Maryanne Williamson

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves – “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?”
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in every one.
And, as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others.”

 
So how do we allow our light to shine and dissolve the filter we have created?

The key is this – we created it, therefore we have the ability to ‘uncreate’ it.

It might appear others have caused it to occur, but it comes down to us holding a thought and then practicing that thought. We have complete control over the thoughts we hold. It is the one thing we have freedom to choose. We can choose to hold different thoughts.

By simply holding a clear intent to allow our light to shine and become the lighthouse we originally intended is enough to kick start a whole process of removing the filter. There are many ways to dissolve the filter and these will become known nor obvious to you, but you must be open to following any suggestions or nudging to explore them. You must follow what feels best to you though. Others can suggest or recommend, but you must decide what lines up best for you.

Can you imagine being able to simply hold yourself still and shine your light out to clearly light up the way around you. You benefit the most as you can navigate safely and take the smartest route, while those around get to benefit as well.

And so, you, your family, work colleagues, friends and everyone you touch gets to benefit.

Are you prepared to become the best lighthouse you can be?

I wish you well.

Craig Galloway
Personal and Business Development Consultant
Transforming People and Businesses

“Self-Empowered Conscious Co-Creation – The way of the future. Develop your ability to use it now”

Email – craig@cgaa.co.nz

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