I have experienced the light of the sun as an ebullient energy within me that radiates out to the people and world around me. Yesterday I was flying cross-country and felt full of enthusiasm. I had plenty of time and energy to connect with and be friendly toward the people around me. From the time I arrived at the airport, I warmly greeted fellow passengers and airline employees, wishing them a “good morning,” asking them about where they were traveling to, and making conversation.
Overall, people seemed grateful to connect. In such an open state of being, I was then drawn to notice an exquisite sunrise out the window as we prepared to board the flight, and I continued to watch the sunrise as we flew toward the majestic Sierra mountain range.
During the flight, I connected with the people around me. In many cases, I felt their own friendliness radiating back to me. I felt I was with the Self—within me and in the sunrise, the skies, the snow-peaked mountains, and the people around me. I felt filled with joy.
I deeply relate to Gurumayi’s likening each of us to a kiran!
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At the end of each day, I have the practice of asking myself, “What worked today? What didn’t work today?” And by work, I mean exactly what Eesha is asking us: “Have you acknowledged yourself for sharing your light with the world?”
I like to relive both the moments when I did share my light and the moments when I fell short of doing that. What’s always interesting to me is that what comes to mind are often tiny incidents—not even “incidents” really. They’re often miniscule exchanges in which love was present—or was not. In the fabric of my life, these sparks of love are what bring me joy and give my existence meaning.
And the others? Well, I can learn from them by looking at them.
California, United States
