I always radiate divine light…and so do you
March 29, 2008 by joyfulseeker
Tobeme wrote a post today asking “How Does Your Light Shine?” inspired by the lyrics of a Three Dog Night song, Shambala, followed by the questions: “Are we lighting the way? Are we radiant with love? Are we kind to all or just the ones we feel deserving our kindness? Do we look for the light in our brothers and sisters even when the ones who seem to be void of light?” In thinking about the post and the comments that followed I was most struck by the idea of radiating, rather than what we might be radiating. So, I commented:
I do think that I radiate light, even when I’m in a bad mood. No matter what emotional state I’m in or how loving (or not) I may be feeling at the moment I, and everyone else, always radiate the light of Divinity. Afterall, we are all God. What I try to do in my daily life is to keep this awareness fully conscious. The more mindfully conscious I am about my own and everyone and everything else’s Divinity the more likely I am to be patient, kind, loving, etc. with others as well as myself.
Two things came together to lead me to this answer. First was the most recent Energy Alert (March 24, 200 
in which Karen talks about our having reached an energetic milestone, long anticipated, which, in part, releases the many lightworkers who have been engaged in guiding others into expanded awareness from continuing with that responsibility. In addition to the universal implications of this release I took a more personal message that in this new energy I must finally, for sure and certain, let go of my habits of taking personal responsibility for other people’s growth and happiness. Second, was tobeme’s first question, “Are we lighting the way?”. When I first read that question I interpreted “lighting the way” as a directive to be actively engaged in drawing other people along the path (of enlightenment, awareness, growth, etc.). This annoyed me. I don’t want to be responsible for lighting anyone else’s path! I’m tired of holding up this damn light! But that irritation was good because it led me to what I think the deeper meaning of the question actually is, for me at least. Lighting the way can be, and is perhaps ultimately more powerful as a state of being rather than an action—each of us glowing from with in with the lovingkindness of our true nature, our Divinity, in such a way that our simple presence will positively influence (i.e. light the way) those around us.
May we all be fully conscious of our Divinity and in that awareness allow our light to illuminate the joy in our own lives and the lives of others so that we may all together experience the joy of being God!
I loved that you shared your thought process and how you becoming annoyed make you think deeper about the question which was presented. In the end you truly understood what I was attempting to say and that is that we are talking about a state of being which radiates energy/light which serves both as a beacon and as a positive influence. It is not our responsibility to hold the lamp for everyone, it is not our responsibility to take everyone by the hand. Believe me, most people are looking for the light which you radiate in one way or another, on a concious or unconcious level and that by simply being the light you will have an undescribale impact on yourself, others and the universere as a whole!
BTW - Thanks for linking to my writing! I am honored that you found so much in my writing.
tobeme: You make a good point that we are all always seeking the light in each other. Implicit in that point is the fact that we all have light worth seeking, something we could all probably afford to remind ourselves of occasionally.
I like posts and blogs that make me think, as yours does.
I added you to my blogroll and will drop in often. 
True, one of the great lessons is to see the light that each of us emitts.
Thank-you for the addition to your blog roll, I have done the same. Be in love, peace and wellness.
Hey Sarah. It would be nice to finally not “carry” everyone! That was my huge lesson I was helped with last year. I think maybe for me holding that light is really bringing out your own light as much as you can. We can lead by example then it’s not so hard! At least that’s my take on it…
Ronni: Yes, bringing out our own light and being able to simply glow with it without being overwhelmed by people’s expectations of what we should do with our light (our time, our energy, our talents, etc.) is a very important lesson! Its one that I’ve been working on for a long time and that I think that I’m finally getting a grip on it.
Its amazing how hard a lesson it can be, of course our society is all about reinforcing duty and expectation, regardless of the cost to ourselves, which makes it harder.
I’m finding it wonderful and very validating to see more and more discussions, and blog posts about letting your light shine without expectation and responsibility. It seems that I’m not the only one that is working on this issue and seeking/finding inspiration!