What I most want to do is write another letter. I bought a card yesterday that says, "You are so much sunshine to the square inch". This card resonates with me for a few reasons. The biggest one is that last fall I played a 90-day game called PLD. It's a personal growth seminar/game where you set goals in four areas of your life (health, wealth, spiritual, and relationships) and you CREATE the life you want with the support of a team and coaches. It's a 90 day thrill ride completely worth taking! Anyway, I had a team of 14 and we were very tight (still are). My nickname was Sister Mary Sunshine...At first I was embarrassed. Shining is something I've worked hard at repressing. In my life it hasn't felt okay to shine. Through the process of PLD and with the love and support of my team, I have learned to except and embrace my shininess. It was really the first time I ever felt like it was safe to shine. I'm still in the process of learning how to shine freely. So...that card called to me.
The other reason it resonated was that I know others who are gigantic rays of sunshine. I had someone in mind when I bought it, however in the moment of writing it shifted to someone else. Someone who constantly amazes me with her energy, spirit, courage, determination and pure goodness. I wanted her to know how much she inspires me. She reminds me that it's important for me to shine. It's not about me reaching my goals or being great. It's about who I can inspire along the way. We don't need permission to shine; however I like having people in my life to remind me to do it!
I love the line "I've learned to except and embrace my shininess"! Made me laugh and cry because I completly relate to your sentiment. Recently, I had someone give me the book GENEROSITY with a note saying that I had no idea how blessed I was to be genetically luminious and perpetually happy! You are the same way. I'm so glad to see that you are sharing your love for life with the rest of the world. It's truly inspiring.
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