![]() When we take the time to go at our own pace, think about what our “spark statement” is, or brainstorm ways to live into that statement, and quietly listen to leaders in the spaces that resonate with worlds our intuitions want us to be in… we make quiet baby steps to build confidence in our own powerful light. Karen Walrond ’s book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, offers some lovely tips on how working in silence is a lovely way to build towards our light, especially when we don’t know exactly where to start. It lets us make more space to listen to our light and the little moments that come with them. Moving in silence means working in a way that comes from a place of curiosity about the world and our gifts … rather than from a place where external validation is used to replace a missing sense of identity. It means listening to our intuition when deciding on our steps, instead of judging our worth based on applause, immediate or eventual. Moving in silence means committing to the deep work. The more in line with our light we want to be, the more unique and self-driven our story will have to be, to be truly magnificent. For me, that’s why moving in silence is so important. Nobody could point out that light, or those ideas, to these lovely folks… but themselves. ![]() In both cases, the ideas that these lovely folks had were ideas that came from a unique place of intuition about each person’s inner light, and how they wanted to connect with the world. I was grateful to even get a peek at that light. The world will be so much better for your light, shining in this way. ![]() She shared with me some ideas on worlds she wanted to build, and my immediate thought was - Duh. The same thing happened when talking with a kind law school schoolmate the next day. I love how his mind and heart worked and think that anyone who was exposed to his inner light would benefit from what he had to share. Would it resonate with strangers? Would it pick up? Who cares! In the moment, I thought this was the coolest idea because his passion spoke so clearly through to me. As we caught up, he mentioned an idea he was working on to blend his hobbies and love of teaching, and I’d never heard of something before like the idea he mentioned. I was speaking with a dear undergrad friend from Toronto a few days ago, after nearly a decade apart, and was blown away by how I remembered his kindness, openness and joy like it was just yesterday. That is powerful, silent, and incomparable stuff. Moving in silence tells me that we don’t need to rely on external validation as a placeholder for our identity and self-worth - that fire comes from within. Wanna shout your plans from the rooftop with anyone who’s listening? Go for it! The real “ought” here is not about how we show up for the world, but about how we show up for ourselves. Wanna share your dreams and progress with just those who have earned your trust? Sounds good. Moving in silence, at its core, is less about what we do or don’t do, and more about what we don’t rely on. Pray for the WashPo Opinion section.) I just want to focus on how much I love the meaning behind this line! (Unforts, not going to dive into the genius behind his wording, genius that apparently depends on whether or not you think the g in lasagna is silent. Today, we’re bowing before Lil’ Wayne, and the rappers before him that came up with most of the words in this title.
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