Love how the light hits your life.
~ Danielle Laporte
Photo Credit: Rise and Shine by Takashi Hososhima is licensed under CC BY 2.0
When I came across this truthbomb by Danielle Laporte one day, I cried.
At the time, I was a new mom, and I was exhausted and hormonal. I was struggling to feed my newborn son without experiencing intense pain. I was also battling with his three-year-old brother on a daily basis about absolutely everything. I felt immense anguish because the U.S. election was happening and climate change was accelerating. I often felt powerless, anxious, angry, and at times, not hopeful for the future. There were moments when I just wanted out.
Yet throughout it all, my newborn son would gift me daily with his smile, a giggle, or the soft touch of his tiny little hand. He is so intensely JOYFUL, and when I had those moments alone with him, those precious gifts would fill my heart and light it right up.
In those moments, I was experiencing where the light was hitting my life, and I felt so loved, so happy, so BLESSED. I would recognize that there was joy nestled inside all the messiness and chaos. And, for a short time at least, I would carry this feeling of gratitude and love with me as I faced the challenges of the day.
I have this quote posted on my mirror now, and each day I'm reminded to notice and treasure the moments of joy in my life.
The truth of this quote is: no matter where we are at, no matter how crazy or mundane our lives may be, there are ALWAYS moments where the light gets in and shines brilliantly. And each time it does, we can choose to notice it, celebrate it, and be so grateful for what's lighting up.