Turning Your Own Light On
Spring feels like it has sprung in my heart and in my home. Wintering has come to an end for me, and this season of slowing down has changed me in ways I never expected. I used to see winter as something to just put up with, but this year was different. The quiet solitude, the long walks in the crisp air, the warmth of cooking for my family.. all of it gave me space to reflect. To listen. To see myself more clearly. And through it, I’ve gained so much gratitude and a deeper understanding of what I truly want moving forward into this new season of my life.
And now, I feel a shift. A new energy rising within me, like my light is shining brighter than ever. So I had to stop and ask myself: What’s changed?
The answer is simple. I’ve been fully committed to my practice… lighting my candle, talking to God in prayer, sitting in silence, and letting my walks become my meditation. I’ve been focusing on learning, my health, my growth, paying attention to the places in myself that need strengthening, and staying open to what is. And it’s been filling me up in a way I can’t even explain.
But the biggest shift? I’m no longer just getting through my days.
How often do we wake up thinking, I just need to get through today…through the appointment, the to-do list, the hard conversations—so I can finally relax later? That mindset is so exhausting for me. It pulls me away from the present moment, making me feel like life is something to push through instead of live in.
Instead, I’ve been practicing something different: being where my feet are. Fully here. Fully present. Even in the hard moments. Even when I’d rather rush past them. And I can tell you…this shift changes everything.
Learning to Be With What Is
Lately, I’ve had to lean into this practice more than ever. My body has been going through a lot of hormonal changes, and I’ve been still dealing with back pain that’s forced me to slow down in ways I never expected. I haven’t been able to do all the things I used to, and that’s been frustrating. But instead of resisting it, I’ve been learning to just be with it. To listen to my body instead of fighting it. To ask God what this season is here to teach me. To trust that even in limitation, there is something good that will come out of this rest time for me.
Every morning after speaking to God, praying for myself, my husband and kids, I ask God to show me the way. I pray, these words from the Course of Miracles:
“Where would you have me go? What would you have me do? What would you have me say? And to whom?”
It’s a reminder that I don’t have to figure everything out myself. That I don’t have to carry it all alone. When we trust in something greater than ourselves, we feel supported. Held. Certain, even in the unknown.
And the truth is, everything we’re searching for… peace, clarity, fulfillment…is already inside us. It’s just waiting for us to turn our own light on.
How Can You Start Today?
1. Be Where Your Feet Are.
Instead of rushing through your day, practice being fully present. Whether it’s a conversation, a walk, or a simple moment with your morning coffee…be there for it. No multi-tasking. No distractions, no wishing it away. Just be in it.
2. Make Space for God, the Universe, the Higher Power.
Take time each day to talk to God, ( whomever you believe in ) even if it’s just for a few minutes. Sit in silence, ask for guidance, and trust that the answers will come.
One more thing I want to share with my Collective Heart community—I’ve made the decision to remove all apps from my phone once again. I have felt a strong pull to return back to the basics, to simplify, to listen to my intuition more fully, and to live based on how I feel, rather than what’s going on all around me. While I’ll be stepping back from my usual online activity, I will still check in from time to time on my desktop when I feel inspired to share my journal entries and inspire you. However, I will mainly just be sharing on my website and now on substack.
This isn’t about disconnecting—it’s about realigning. It’s about creating space for what truly matters, for the things that bring me peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to God. And I trust that everything I need—and everything you need—will find us in exactly the right way.
We’re in this together… Let’s shine!
Sending you love and light, From my heart to yours, Stacey ❤️
