Don’t Be Afraid to Let Your Light Shine in 2021
??Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP?
Workplace Culture| Leadership Development | Self-Leadership | 2x TEDx International Female Keynote Speaker | Author, The Art of Active Listening and The Art of Caring Leadership, Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025
The last twelve months have been incredibly difficult for everyone. Many people say that they are struggling to see a way out as the global pandemic continues to keep families apart.
Our journey can feel much more challenging when we are surrounded by polarization and division rather than our loved ones.
My philosophy in life has always been to try and let my light shine brightly so that others can see a way out of the dark. But when a reader of my book provided some honest feedback, I questioned my outlook.
They said they found my passion for being the light in the world to be overly religious, which made them feel uncomfortable.
The conversation forced me to re-evaluate how I present myself and the language I use in our online and offline worlds.
In a moment of self-reflection, I remembered how I was inspired by Tony Melendez, a guitarist born without arms who played the instrument with his feet. As a child, Melendez used his feet to accommodate for having no arms.
How does Tony's story inspire me and alter the outlook I have on my new book?
Find out in this week's blog post.
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4 年Amazing reminder. Agree that having a sense of it being about something bigger than us is so key.
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4 年Heather R. Younger Heather, thank you for sharing such a poignant and heartwarming blog. Your messsge is very timely indeed! Yes, we have been in uncharted territory for awhile now. I’ve noticed that people who learned valuable lessons while in the darkness, eventually emerge beaming their beautiful light! Let’s continue illuminating the world with our brilliance and the light that shines from within our souls!??????