{"id":936,"date":"2017-07-03T02:02:41","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T02:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/angelguidance\/?p=936"},"modified":"2017-07-03T02:02:41","modified_gmt":"2017-07-03T02:02:41","slug":"be-the-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/angelguidance\/2017\/07\/be-the-light.html","title":{"rendered":"Light the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Be a light for an often dim world. It is not always easy to choose the path of a lightworker especially during these times of great change.\u00a0You are called a lightworker because you often are the only light in the darkness. It is in these times that you are needed the most to shine your light, to help guide others through this great shift.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/395\/2017\/07\/bethelightbn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-938\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/395\/2017\/07\/bethelightbn.jpg\" alt=\"bethelightbn\" width=\"610\" height=\"449\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are days when it is a struggle to keep a positive focus and not be pulled down by the world around you. It is in these time that it is most important to remember your power and ability to be a beacon instead of the jagged rocks or the storm in the journey of life. Become the beacon and let others be drawn to you. It is more powerful when discover this path for themselves and it is your job to let them find their way.<\/p>\n<p>Build yourself and others up in a positive way. Remind them that they are worthy. Tell them that they are magical. Remind yourself of these thoughts every day. When another should cross your path, regardless of outward appearances, honour them and who they are. When you show respect to another, even if they may not deserve it, it is a reflection of your character, not theirs.<\/p>\n<p>If we took the time to\u00a0look into each other&#8217;s hearts\u00a0we can begin to see and understand the challenges each of us faces. \u00a0This is how we learn compassion. From this still point, we can learn to treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance and care. Lets start a ripple of light an watch as our world transform together.<\/p>\n<p>Choose today to shine brightly. Nothing can dim the light within you and that is why you have chosen the path of the lightworker. It is important for you to shine your light and become a light for this great shift in consciousness.<\/p>\n<h4>Your Angel Guidance is to become a light for the something that is important in your life:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You have the power to make a difference in someone else&#8217;s life. Don&#8217;t ask, nor seek accolades. Go and just do it! Keep shinning your light, no matter what! Your\u00a0World needs more of that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You must become the Light and change your world one smile, one thought, one deed at a time. Ignite a flame in the hearts and minds of those you touch with your light. Choose your way of being the light and see which ones work the best for you and hone your skills and everywhere you go becomes brighter.<\/p>\n<p>Tons of love, Sharon and the angels xoxox<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playingwiththeuniverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.playingwiththeuniverse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Check out Sharon&#8217;s book,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080\"><a style=\"color: #800080\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hLo1LL\" target=\"_blank\">Angel Guidance, Messages of Love and Healing<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"score-component ad ad-container hidden-xs text-center col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"teads-inread\">\n<div class=\"teads-ui-components-label\" style=\"text-align: justify\">A beautiful expanded collection of 365 messages inspired by the daily Angel Wisdom that Sharon Taphorn shares with thousands of readers around the world. Each message contains thought provoking conversations with the angels\u00a0and assists us on our\u00a0journey called the human experience.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/playingwiththeuniverse.blogspot.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Sharon\u2019s daily Angel Guidance Messages<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/angelguidance\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/angelguidanc<\/a>e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be a light for an often dim world. It is not always easy to choose the path of a lightworker especially during these times of great change.\u00a0You are called a lightworker because you often are the only light in the darkness. 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