8. Shine

 

Shine.

Shine bright.

Shine across time.

Shine through darkness.

When you shine, you are seen—which can feel scary.

What if your shine makes others feel small?

What if your shine makes you a target?

Gently let go of what dulls your shine.

The expansive universe can hold all of our light.

You can take up space without crowding anyone else out.

And no one else shines like you.

Someone is wishing upon the star that you are.

Offer the world the gift of your shine.

 
Pei-Ling Lee