A wise teacher once shared the following words with his friends:

 

You are the light of the world.  A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.  Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see the good that you are and in that recognize the love of God. (Mt 5: 14-16)

 

Each and every one of us has been uniquely gifted to be vessels through which the truth of peace, love and joy may be revealed in our world.  Unfortunately, each of us also struggled with fears, false-perceptions and ego-attachments that prevent us from recognizing, cultivating and sharing these gifts in the world.  When we allow these fears and false-perceptions to stand in the way of sharing our gifts in the world, we deprive ourselves of the freedom and joy that comes in letting our light shine.  As we allow ourselves the opportunity to name, claim, cultivate and share our gift, we realize the promise that life has to offer.  A life lived within our giftedness is a life of joy. Connecting with our gift helps us to find and cultivate peace.  Sharing our gift allows us to not only experience, but to reveal love in the world. 

 

Our invitation this week is to reflect on the following questions in an effort to be more mindful of naming, claiming and sharing our gifts in the world:

 

1)      How have I been open to naming, claiming and cultivating my own unique gifts?

2)      What are my gifts and how am I sharing them?

3)      Are there gifts I am not sharing and why?

4)      What are the fears, false-perceptions or ego-attachments that may be standing in the way of sharing my gifts?

5)      How can I be open to seeking healing of these blocks?

 

 

Let your light shine!!!!!