Reconnect Lesson 2 – Own Your Light

Lesson 2 in the Reconnect to Your True Self series was inspired by the creative process behind the painting “Our Lady of Light”.

An amazing feeling washed over me when I was channeling the meditation for our small group at the Renews grotto (listen to it here).

Bringing a candle to Mother Mary to honour her felt completely natural. When she brought one in return to honour us, it transformed something within me. I was moved!

Why wouldn’t our Team of Divine Helpers – whomever they are for you – recognize and honour the Light within you?

If we’re all part of the Divine Oneness, isn’t that light of the same Source as theirs? Wouldn’t they too cherish us and the role our souls have come to Earth to fulfill?

Often, however, we don’t recognize our own light. We’ve been conditioned to minimize our importance and focus on our perceived faults & mistakes.

You are not less than anyone else. You are emerging more fully into the potential of who you have always been.

You are a Woman of Light, a Man of Light!

You hold within yourself a Light of the same essence as Father Mother God, as the grand masters, as all those who walk this earth and likely those from beyond (depending on your belief system).

Like a drop of water that is one with the ocean, your flame is part of the Divine Flame, the Great Light. Own it!

Today’s exercise may be a stretch of your comfort zone, but I guarantee you, it’ll help mirror your light so that you can see, accept, and love yourself more.

Once you’ve done that, it’ll be easier for you to shine bright in the world as the Light you already are.

When I painted “Our Lady of Light” (see original post), I wasn’t given a name for it.

I was guided to ask my online community for suggestions.

More than 50 name suggestions came in. I took all these, like pieces of a puzzle, and created this collaborative poem.

OUR LADY OF LIGHT

“Our Lady of Light” – Original SOLD)- prints available.

Hail Mary –
Divine Lady of Light & Love,
Mother’s Grace,
Gentle Woman,
Madona du Mondo,
Reine des bois,
Sacred Devi,
Angelica,
Lady of the Portal,
Mother of Light,
Devine Grace,
She who goes by ten thousand names –
Blessed are you
For you hold the Light of the world
In your hands.

Blessed Saphira,
Light of Grace,
Magnetic blue jewel,
Exquisite radiance,
Inspirational Lady of Light & Peace,
Mother of Renewing Life,
You are the vessel,
The Light Bearer,
Virtue embodied,
Radiant all embracing loving Light.

Oh Serene Mother
Light of Life
Connecting with Pure Essence
You have birthed
Divine Vibrations of Radiance
The Essence of Light
The Christ Light
Brought forth from your very being.
Continue to light the way
to Sacred Stillness

I bow to you Radiant Mother,
Luminator,
Wayshower,
Seed Planter of Light,
Mother Goddess.
Glory be thy names.
May you shine your Immaculate Light
That I may see my own divinity
For I too am one
With Mary’s Light
A Particle riding the blue wave
To enlightenment.

I am Light.

So be it. So I let it be. Amen.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it (you won’t regret it) is to do exactly that.

• Create a list of words & expressions of how you feel you’ve shone your Light in the world.
• Ask your family, friends, colleagues and social media community for 3 words or expressions that describe the highlights of who you are to them. What qualities do they see in you? What do they perceive as your values? How do they see you shining your Light in the world.
• Piece the puzzle together until you have a collaborative poem that makes your heart sing.
• Place it on your bathroom mirror (or somewhere you’ll see it every day) and read it often – silently & out loud.
• Shine even brighter in the world recognizing your Light and loving yourself for who you truly are – in the eyes of others and through the eyes of your own soul.

Yes, it can be a stretch of your comfort zones to ask others what they like or love about you.

Would you hesitate telling them if they asked you?

Present it as part of a creative exercise, homework. Tell them more if they ask.

If it helps, get a friend to agree to do this exercise for themselves too and hold each other accountable. Share in the joys and revelations of the process.

Please don’t take it personally if people don’t answer your call for loving words to describe you.

People are busy or may feel awkward. There are so many reasons they won’t answer – including not seeing your post or your email ending up in their spam folder.

Don’t give up. Call those near to you and ask them to get back to you within a few days. Send a second email if need be. Create a follow up post. Tell them you’re aiming for 50 and need more words & expressions to fulfill your homework.

You won’t grow if you don’t stretch.

Imagine how you’ll feel after you play with all those beautiful mirrors to your light to have your very own poem.

Don’t say “I’m not creative”. Others will have done most of the work here. You just need to phrase it all in a way that is pleasing to your own heart.

Yes, you have artistic license to embellish the list with your own phrasing, qualities, self-love.

Ready to play? Enjoy!

I’d love if you came back here to share your poem. Share it also on your social media. Inspire others to shine brighter through this same exercise.

The more we all shine as the Light we already are – the more loving & bright this world will become. For the love of beauty and the beauty of love, do it. You deserve it! We all do!

P.S. Feel free to use this text to reach out to your circle. It’s short, sweet, and you now have no excuse to do it. Love you!

Hi. I need your help with my homework please. I’m working on a creative exercise and need you to send me 3 words or expressions that describe what you see as my strongest qualities, values, or role in your life. What do you see me as representing in the world? I need these soon. Will you help? Thanks!

P.S.  Click here if you want to dive deeper into the creation of the painting “Our Lady of Light”.

P.P.S. You can order prints in your choice of size and medium. Thank you for supporting my art!