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Beauty, Featured, Guest Blogger, Health & Beauty · April 8, 2013

Guest Post: Shine Series, What Makes Me Shine @UncommonChick


The Shine Blog Series will feature personal posts by both me and other guest authors and contributors of TheCubicleChick.com. We will discuss personal development, health, and other deeper, more thought provoking topics on this ongoing series of articles.

Guest Post Written By: Lakesha Brown, UncommonChick.com

Shine Guest Blog PostWhat makes me shine?

I will admit the first image that came to my way mind was of me shining and sparkling like the vampires in the Twilight Saga. Who couldn’t mistake my shine then?! LOL

Nevertheless, it’s a very interesting and mindful question, one that shouldn’t be very difficult to answer, right?

Well, in a society that frowns upon tooting one’s own horn, especially women, I can see why I hesitated to answer. Too often we let stress, fear, worry, and anything else that threatens our light, to snuff our flame.

But then I realized if I didn’t own up to my brilliance, my light, my awesomeness, how could I purposely and effectively make my mark in the world? How could I positively impact others with my talents and gifts?

So first I asked myself, “Self, what is it that makes me live my truth joyfully and naturally? What gives me a feeling of ultimate happiness? What is it about me that others are attracted to?”

Next, I pulled out my trusty friend – my worn journal – and started writing.

  • I shine through my bubbling personality
  • I shine when I help and give to others with no expectations of a returned favor
  • I shine when I show compassion and kindness
  • I shine when I help others’ light bulbs go off
  • I shine through my writings
  • I shine when I express myself creatively and lovingly
  • I shine when I smile
  • I shine when I hold my head up high
  • I shine when I am humble
  • I shine when YOU shine
  • I shine when I simply do ME!

XD Web Solutions KeshaShining IS a selfless act as Danyelle pointed out previously. We’re not talking about shining where you overshadow anyone else; we’re talking about the type of shine that allows others to see how wonderful, fabulous, and amazing you are in every facet of your life.

We all shine in some fashion and we don’t have to go out of our way to do so. It’s a natural thang!

So let’s own it and do whatever it is that makes us radiate love, light, and laughter again and again and again!

I’ll leave you with a few wise words by the brilliant Ms. Marianne Williamson,

“…We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

…Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.

…As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.

Know this: someone needs your light right now today. Are you shining?

Lakesha’s Bio:

Kesha is a Lifestyle Designer and Personal Excellence Adviser who believes we should be a Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios and life is more interesting when you dare to be YOU. She also writes, speaks, and can easily be bribed with Oreos. Connect with her over at UncommonChick.com or on Twitter.

 


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Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand opening of @bbtheatres in Creve Coeur. We definitely will be back soon! ✌🏾#recap #stl #stlouis #gno
When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so brig When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so bright so you have to squint. 😂😂😂 #stl #stlwx #spring
29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismi 29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismith, you are the BEST son a mom could have, and I’m so blessed to be your momma! Love you to the moon and back and then some. Enjoy your day, my Aries offspring! ♈️
I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot b I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot but—I won’t this time! Happy 67th Birthday, Mama! I love you! ❤️
When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
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