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This post was originally published in 2010 but still applies today. It has been updated in honor of Chicago’s Pride Parade this weekend.

In light of recent events in the news and National Coming Out day I decided to take a clairvoyant look at the energy of pride and owning who you are. This is not about the ‘ego’ but in being proud of who you are, standing tall in the face of adversity and ‘coming out‘ in the sense of showing your true self to the world.

St. Augustine refers to pride as “the love of one’s own excellence”. This is not pride as competition or being better than someone else. I’m looking at the energy of pride with neutrality sans judgment. This is about loving yourself for who you are and all you are; Mind, body, spirit and soul.

‘Coming out’ is not reserved for a select group of people. There are many who have hidden themselves and dimmed their light because of embarrassment, shame or the perception that if they truly show themselves it will embarrass or shame someone else. Some hide or hold their heads down as they walk down the street. Some might feel ugly or fat, maybe they are homeless, or don’t feel worthy enough to hold their head high and look up.

In today’s economic climate maybe someone is embarrassed or ashamed because they don’t make as much money as someone else…or even enough to make ends meet. Some try to blend in because of sexual orientation; Going about their day being who they think others should see merely to be accepted in today’s society. They don’t want to shame themselves or others and sadly, there are a few who decide to end their life over it. I’ve even seen people with an illness who didn’t want to show themselves, feeling that in some way they weren’t ‘whole’ or that the illness (dis-ease) somehow made them less competent in the eyes of others. It may be that someone is going through a difficult time in their personal life, a relationship or lack thereof, a divorce or suffered at the hand of abuse.

There is no shame in not making enough money, whom you choose to love, your sexual orientation, being too fat or too thin, your relationship status or having an illness! There is no shame because inside of you there is a light that has perhaps been dimmed by the judgements of others. While you might not want to open yourself up and tell all your deepest secrets to the world but DO take pride in yourself and begin to shine your light brightly! You are worthy of standing tall in this world so raise your head and stop looking down or isolating!

Coming out doesn’t necessarily mean declaring it, bearing your naked soul and shouting it from the rooftops, although it is your choice to do that if you wish. It means knowing who you are on the inside, that you have value and that who you are does matter! It means knowing that your very presence, what you have to offer and your divine inner light is worthy of shining in this world. Take pride in who you are! Be who you are! Love who you love! Hold your head high, be proud and come out, come out, wherever you are!~Shine Your Light Debbie

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Wouldn’t it be great if we all had a team of writers working on the script of our lives? They would write, edit and re-write as needed to make it interesting. All of our interactions would be exactly as written so you would know not only how to respond but how the others will respond to you.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was an award-winning director and producer? They would tell you where to stand, what to do and even HOW to say your lines so they are most effective.

Your dialogue and actions would be written BEFORE you receive the script but as with every masterfully written manuscript, once in motion, there are things that don’t work or fit into the scene. This causes an on the spot change. Sometimes even the best laid plans don’t work as well as one would think.

Clearly life would be easier if it came with the perfect script but of course this is not the case. We all must walk our journey and although we have a vision, at times we must consider a re-write or re-direction on the spot.

Sometimes our choices are not thought out well the instant we need to make them and so we learn to make our way more delicately next time. There is no script or handbook for life especially when emotions take over. With no direction, rehearsal or ‘re-write’ we must live with our choices.

Good or bad, right or wrong there are times when what we do or say becomes less of a choice and more a reaction. Being human is just that, being human! Having emotions and feelings are two of our greatest gifts!

Consider for a moment forgiving yourself for those times when your humanity took over! It is OK to venture from the script, try something new and YES make a mistake! This is all part of being human.

If there is a script in place who wrote it? Was it you? It is indeed possible that the path you are following is someone else’s script! Your well-meaning parents (or someone else) could have written it or if you wrote it, check to see if it is based on someone else’s novel.

You cannot live an authentic life and be the best YOU if you are following someone else’s information no matter how well-meaning it is. No one knows how to be the best you except YOU!

If any aspect of your life feels scripted or controlled, take it as a clear sign that someone other than you may be producing & directing! If the script you have in hand doesn’t feel right it might be time for a re-write or perhaps a brand new script altogether! 🙂

To be sure, it is not easy to play yourself! Especially if you don’t know who that self is! You may have lived by someone else’s script or direction for so long that your ‘role’ has become your truth.

The most rewarding role you play in this lifetime is one of being the best YOU. If you are not happy with the way things are going, maybe it’s time to change direction!

The production and direction of your life comes from finding the passion that burns within. Discover and awaken to that passion and BE the best YOU living your own script.~Shine Your Light Debbie

A special shout out and thanks to a dear friend who repeatedly reminds me to be the best ME I can be. 🙂

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Debra is a clairvoyant reader, spiritual healer, coach and teacher helping to heal the human spirit. For more information, to schedule a reading, coaching or find out about upcoming workshops & events please visit her website or send an email to Debra@Spiritlightinsight.com.