Light has a radical presence
It is just the nature of light to attract attention and trigger discomfort.
It is just the nature of light to attract attention and trigger discomfort.
Light has a radical presence.Â
The brighter your light, the sharper the criticism.
It’s not you, it’s the light.
People don't react to YOU when they criticize.
They react to the discomfort they feel from your light.
We're biologically wired to find comfort in the status quo.
So when you introduce something different, it can trigger a discomfort.
That’s why critics show up in the comments.
It's not a reflection of who you are.
It's a side-effect of the work you've done to become a brighter light.
So, let them criticize.
It's not your job to keep everyone comfortable.
It's your job to share your light and shine as bright as you can.
However, wisdom demands that you balance your light with salt.
We will explore this in the next post…