The Glow is Real and Here's Why
shine bright like a diamond
I'm frequently told that I've been glowing more and more ever since my divorce. Even strangers on the street smile and say hello, and I know it's because of my inner light.
Last week one of my followers on Instagram sent me this message: “Hey boo! Just took a scroll down your page. You look and energetically feel amazing! Sending you even more big love and brilliant light. 🥰🥰🥰”
Her message made me feel seen and showed me that my efforts were paying off. I don't have to pretend or hide parts of myself anymore, I can just be, and that's one of the best feelings ever.
I always love sharing with you what I'm learning on my journey, so I thought I'd share what I think is contributing to my glow:
(1) I am no longer in friendships or relationships that dim my light. Over the years, I've ended friendships that no longer served me. I also ended a marriage that didn't allow me to be my most authentic self. I have consciously chosen each person that it's in my life, and they are a balm to my nervous system.
(2) I've committed to deeper inner work by choosing a new therapist who is helping me get to know myself. My therapy is now solely focused on teaching me how to truly love myself.
(3) I affirm and speak life over myself. I'm mindful of my thoughts and what I say because I understand that my words are very powerful.
(4) I started living my life fully and freely. I rollerskate, go dancing with friends, visit museums, cook new recipes, go to bookstores, concerts, and more.
(5) I protect my energy and create boundaries to better care for myself. I've been deleting numbers from my phone, unfollowing accounts on IG, and doing whatever it takes to make sure I have the best energy around me.
(6) I read more fiction for pleasure, and it's been really fun. I've been enjoying romance novels and am going to be getting into erotica as well.
(7) I allow myself to feel my emotions instead of suppressing them. I'm giving myself the space to feel all of my feelings.
As of today, these are just a few things that I believe are responsible for my glow. I love the space that I am in and the more I heal and grow, the brighter my light will shine bright.
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Siobhan
I love this! Things like concerts and going out with friends was something I found myself doing before I got divorced, so it didn't feel so strange. One thing I do is leave at least one day a month to do absolutely nothing. The goal is to only leave the house to walk the dog. I never realized how tired I was all the time until I was separated. I feel less and less guilty every time I take a day like that.
I love this for you, Siobhan! Yessss, shine your light, blind folks with it if you need to! haha I do or have started a lot of the things you have on your list that is helping me heal and grow. One other thing I do, though, is tell the truth more often about my feelings in the moment as well as bringing up past times (in a productive way) that still affect me/the relationship and the person may not know. It really does help our communication when we tell the truth even when its uncomfortable or may hurt. I remind myself to do it in love and keep it productive, or keep it in the journal until I am able to.