Soul Spark is a new weekly feature on In Spaces Between.
My intention for these notes for the soul are that they spark something in you each Monday that you can tuck in your pocket for the week ahead. Encouragement, inspiration, a sense of comfort or something to guide you – may they reach you where you need them most.
This treasury of wise words is best paired with a few deep, meditative breaths before reading, and after, a minute of stillness to let the insight settle in.
SOUL SPARK: SET YOURSELF FREE
What really matters is not whether you’re shy, bombastic, tough as nails, soft ‘n’ sensitive, totally out there, highly emotional, reserved or a bit of a dreamer.
It’s not whether you’ve broken up, screwed up, messed up and been hurt in ways that cracked you so wide open you feel flawed, alone and exposed.
It’s not the panic you feel in your darkest moments.
The way you look.
How much you’re pushing.
What you do.
What you earn.
That you’ve been playing the smile-and-keep-it-all-together game forever.
None of this matters.
You are love.
You are magic in motion.
You are pure, abundant, ever-present energy.
Brene Brown says: “Love is not something we give or get; it is something we nurture and grow.”
What would your life look like – who would you be – if you embraced the parts of you you’ve been trying to disassociate from for a lifetime and decide to love them instead?
You’ve got all you need inside of you.
Set yourself free, beautiful.
Contemplation:
This week’s take-away relates to the quote below, which is one of my favourites.
“Everyone has this giant, luminous being that is their true self… Everyone is a sleeping giant, so to speak, waiting to hear the call, waiting to surrender to it, waiting to act on it. We’ve gotten caught up in thinking we are what we look like, the physical, the exterior. We think we’re the lamp shade. We’ve forgotten that we are the light — the electricity and the luminosity that lights up every man, woman, and child. The light is who we truly are.” ~ Michael Bernard Beckwith
In what moments do you feel like ‘the light?’ When are you your truest, highest self? I’d love to hear in the comments below.
Image: Ilse Moore
You know these soul sparks are right up my ally! Absolutely love em babe – what a beautiful way to kick off Monday morning :-)
Susana: Thank you my love. Writing them feels really, really good and I’m stoked they’re hitting the spot for you! xx
I love this Rach! Cracked wide open to let the light out! We are not the lampshade! Gorgeous… and of course Brene.. she’s just magic! Thanks for this beautiful piece of Monday magic xx
Rachel, I really enjoyed reading these first editions of soul spark. I’ve been following your blog for a while and it’s lovely to see that it’s transforming while you are going through all your own growth. You have amazing wisdom paired with an amazing writing style. Looking forward to more Sparks from you. xoxo
Keri: Thank YOU gorgeous! Lovely seeing you in here. x
Natalia: So grateful for these kind words Natalia. Sometimes the growth is subtle and others it feels like every day is completely different, and I feel like I’m sitting somewhere in the middle at the moment. Thank you so much for noticing/ commenting/ being an incredible woman! xo
I love this series babe. It’s the best way to start the week.
I feel it when I get out of my head! When I stop thinking about the fact I’m tired, or busy, or cranky and just remember that I am love. Our day always runs much smoother. xx
I am absolutely in love with these posts. They have, so far, fit in so seamlessly with where I am at and packed with messages that my spirit is cravinnnnnn! Thanks Rach x
Monday motivation! What a way to start the week. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love your blog, and snaps to you for all that you have achieved girl. Keep these posts a-comin!
Such beautiful soul soothing words xxx
Love is truly everything, ahhhh. Got goosebumps reading this. xo
Amelia: Love YOU! Ooh, loving this bang-on description. x
Emily: I’m so happy to hear that babe. Thank you! X
Nicole: They’re definitely going to keep a-comin’ my love. Thank you for being here. X
Dee: xoxo!
Jia Ni: A-freaking-men. x
Wow at today’s quote and your whole page and website !! I hope you dont mind I posted it on FB
My daughter is wedding planning and was tearing up big time when I showed her yours!
Rachel, I’ve only recently discovered your inspiring self and I must say your such an uplifting individual. Not only soul sparks but your whole site is such a beautiful addition to my day!
Helen: Share away! x
Sam: Welcome, welcome. Music to my ears, thanks so much x
Mmm – what a yummy, edifying post Rachel!
The moments when I most feel the light are when I am simply being – being with love, being in nature, being in service or being still.
Here’s to many more of those moments ;)
I can already tell this is going to be a regular Monday morning must-read! Beautiful Rach xx.
I want to thank you for crediting the author of this quote. So many times people post without credit and soon it is credited to anonymous or unknown. Much appreciated.