Reflection on Today's Quote
You ever meet someone who’s been through hell, but their eyes still glow like sunrise? That’s what this quote reminds me of. That kind of light doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from refusing to stay broken. It comes from being cracked and letting the light out anyway.
We all have that glow. Most people just forget. Life has a way of draping heavy curtains over it—shame, fear, grief, the voice that says “you’re too much” or “not enough.” But here’s the thing: no one outside of you gave you that light, and no one outside of you can shut it off. They can try. They can doubt it, mock it, ignore it. Doesn’t matter. That glow doesn’t ask for permission.
And no, it’s not loud. It doesn’t scream in neon. It’s the quiet resilience in your spine. The part of you that keeps getting up. The part that still hopes when it has no reason to. That’s the light. Not the perfect face, not the applause. The stubborn ember that stays lit even in the dark.
So the question isn’t whether you have that light. The question is: are you shielding it? Are you dimming it yourself, trying to make other people comfortable? Or are you going to let it blaze through every crack and scar you’ve earned?
You don’t need to shine for the world. Shine because you were born with fire.
Step Up To The Challenge
Do one thing today that feels like turning your light all the way up. Speak the truth even if your voice shakes. Say no when it’s easier to nod. Wear the thing. Write the thing. Don’t shrink. Don’t edit. Just glow.
