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“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

Each of us has a divine spark within—a light that is uniquely ours to shine. But sometimes, the world teaches us to dim that light. We internalize the idea that shining too brightly may seem boastful, draw attention or make others uncomfortable. Unity invites us to remember the truth: your light isn’t just welcome—it’s needed.

Charles Fillmore, Unity co-founder, affirmed this truth when he wrote: “Man is the inlet and may become the outlet of all there is in God.”

To shine your light is not to show off—it is to reflect the divine essence already within you. It is to live with authenticity, compassion, and purpose.

The Light Within

That inner light—your Christ nature—is your true identity. It's the source of your spiritual gifts, your wisdom, your capacity for love. When you let your light shine, you’re not adding anything artificial to yourself. You're simply removing the layers that hide your brilliance: fear, doubt and self-judgment.

Ernest Holmes, founder of CSL, put it this way: “There is a Power for good in the universe greater than you, and you can use it.”

This power isn't distant. It's within you, waiting to be expressed as the loving action, creative idea, or healing word only you can bring into the world.

Living Your Light in Everyday Ways

You don’t need a stage, a pulpit or a perfect life to shine. Your light is needed in small, sacred ways:

  • Offering kindness to a stranger
  • Listening deeply to a friend
  • Forgiving yourself for a mistake
  • Speaking up when something matters
  • Creating beauty, truth or peace wherever you are

Letting your light shine also means letting others shine. When we live in our divine identity, we become encouragers—cheering others on in their spiritual awakening, too.

An Invitation to Shine

So ask yourself: Where am I dimming my light to stay comfortable or small?
And then ask: What would it look like to shine fully—boldly—in this season of my life?

You were never meant to blend in. You were meant to illuminate the world with your God-given light.

Let your life be a radiant “yes” to Spirit. Let it shine.

 

Cynthia Heyn

 

Cynthia Heyn is a longtime Truth student, congregant and current board member of Unity of Dallas.