Shine where you are
Imagine a dandelion seed, light as a whisper, carried by the wind. Doesn’t matter if it lands on fertile ground or a crack in the sidewalk, it blooms where it i. It doesn’t wait for sunshine, it soaks it up. It doesn’t worry about other flowers, it paints its own sunshine smile.
That’s the “Shine where you are” spirit. It’s not about grand gestures or spotlights, it’s about the quiet glow of being your best self, right where you stand. It’s about painting the world with your unique smile, even if the canvas is just your corner of the street.
Think of a simple candle, flickering in a dark room. It doesn’t need fancy fuel or a grand chandelier. It just burns, casting warmth and light. That’s “Shine where you are”. It’s about radiating kindness, even if it’s just a hello to a stranger. It’s about offering a helping hand, even if it’s just holding the door.
Maybe you’re a student, feeling like a small star in a galaxy of seniors. Maybe you’re a single parent, juggling work and kids like a one-person circus. Maybe you’re retired, wondering where your next adventure lies. Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing, that’s where you shine.
It’s in the gentle touch you offer a friend, the patient guidance you give your child, the quiet laughter you share with a neighbor.It’s in the small acts of courage, the moments of resilience, the whispers of hope that ripple out and touch the world.
So, don’t wait for permission to shine. Don’t compare your flame to others. Bloom like the dandelion, burn bright like the candle. Every kindness, every smile, every spark of your spirit adds light to the world. Shine where you are, and watch the darkness retreat. The world needs your unique glow, one small, beautiful spark at a time.
Remember, the dandelion doesn’t need a perfect stage, it just needs the wind to carry its light. Be a dandelion, a candle, a star in your own little corner of the universe. That’s where you shine the brightest.
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You said it right Susan!
Every kindness, every smile, every spark of your spirit adds light to the world!
Shine the brightest!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
And we need so much more of that, Maria! I hope you're keeping well tonight and don't have to venture out in the snow.
Cheers,
Susan 🌹
I am actually doing my one out of three! So just booked in a.
Hotel across the hospital so I don’t have to have white-knuckled driving. We are expected to have 2feet of snow! ❄️🥶
How much are you expected to have Susan?
Stay safe and stay warm!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Wow, Maria! Good move. Hopefully you don’t get that much but drive safe. We seem to have missed it. Only a bit on the lawn. Stay warm out there, Maria!
Cheers,
Susan
I’m surprised that you didn’t get it. I guess Mother Nature has different plans!
The road seems clear, but I am still glad that I don’t have to drive further!
It is actually relaxing, as I don’t have to worry about braving the snow!
Have a great evening Susan!
Cheers,
Maria🌹
That's great, Maria! Tuesday may be looking not so great though for us. We shall see!
That's a relief the road is alright for you. Have a great evening too, Maria!
Cheers,
Susan 🌹
Tuesday will be raining over here! So it will melt the snow and flood the entire area. them the temperature will freeze the water and we will be driving in ice! Imagine that!
I know! The only good thing is that I am off those days, but I still feel sorry for those who are driving to work those days Susan.
Thank you Susan! You do the same!
If the road is icy, I don’t venture driving anymore. I would stay home until it will be safe to drive again!
The world needs your unique glow, your beautiful spark Myra!
Thank you for the appreciation!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Hey Jeffoi, our snow is coming down so fast over here! And I am working tonight (the first of my three).
As we may be expecting more, I booked my hotel stay (across my hospital), so I don’t need to have white-knuckled driving!
Have a relaxing evening and stay warm!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Be careful out there, Marioi! Many places in the country are dealing with this right now!
Jeffoi 🥶
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Amen, we must be like a city set upon a hill that cannot be hidden. I must shine and be the light of the world no matter what. Thanks and Happy New Year MT Candela.
Shine and shine your brightest Oikantswe!
Have a great 2024!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹