BE STILL. HOLD THE LIGHT! There’s a side of me that I don’t often talk about on LinkedIn. It’s the part that is deeply spiritual and intuitive.

You may not know that my grandfather used to speak with ghosts? And although I have never had any desire to explore that talent, I do connect with my instincts and the energies in a way that could make me spiral.

With the uncertainty and fear that seem to surround us, I’ve had to rely on controlling media consumption, and practicing daily meditation and journal writing, to listen to that voice inside my head that guides me.

The other day, I asked it how to get past the overwhelm of our current times, and I heard these two phrases clearly. BE STILL. HOLD THE LIGHT. I think it’s good advice.

Being still is about listening both to yourself and others but in a way that honours your feelings and mental health. Having some way to turn the noise off. Sit in silence. Have a bath. Read a good book. Listen to the music you love. Sitting in nature. These are all ways to help ground ourselves and tune in to how we’re feeling and why.

Holding the light got me thinking about the ways we can use light to help ourselves and others. It’s also the light that needs to be protected. Sometimes, life tries to dim it—through exhaustion, self-doubt, external expectations—but it never truly goes out. Even when it flickers, it can be reignited.

Here are ways we can HOLD THE LIGHT:

✨ The Light Ahead that guides and shows the way to help others.

✨ The Light Behind that we leave as part of our legacy.

✨ The Light We Shine on Others to recognize and uplift.

✨The Light Around Us that is our energy & aura and the influence we have on others.

✨ The Light Above which provides perspective & universal connection when we see the bigger picture.

✨The Light Within which is our passion & purpose. It’s what fuels us every day.

Each of these is interconnected, shaping how we lead, how we live, and how we show up in the world. I believe that if we simply take the advice and HOLD THE LIGHT for ourselves and others, the world will be a better place.

Which of these lights feels strongest for you right now? And which one do you feel might need rekindling? ✨