Being Light
We live in troubled and turbulent times. And most futurists predict darker days to come. I personally choose to “be light” as we are invited to in spiritual scripture.
As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace "Being Light," a journey that resonates deeply with a coaching model I developed across 22 years of coaching practice, “ADDCARE.” This model serves as a guide to illuminate our paths and foster growth in both personal and professional realms.
Experiment, zoom in and out of the details of your life, work or career, relationships. See how you can understand yourself better and how you’ve shown up in 2024 and the results you are seeing by far. Here’s how to use the model:
1-Awareness
Begin with “awareness” by reflecting on the past year. Recognize the moments where you shone brightly and where shadows cast doubt. This stage is about observing without judgment—understanding how your light has influenced your journey and those around you. Awareness is the first spark that ignites transformation.
2-Discovery
Next, delve into “discovery,” Unearth your deepest desires, strengths, and values. What makes you uniquely luminous? Engage in introspection and meditation to uncover your authentic self, your essence that radiates truth and joy. This discovery paves the way for a more aligned life path.
3-Discernment
With newfound insights, practice “discernment.” Differentiate between what resonates with your true, authentic self and what doesn’t serve you. Like a lighthouse amidst a storm, discernment guides you to safety, courageously choosing directions aligned with love, integrity, and growth.
4-Choice
Now, step into “choice.”
Every decision is a chance to manifest your luminous self into action. Make intentional choices that reflect your values and contribute to your journey of “being light.” Whether in relationships, career, or personal growth, each choice shapes your evolving narrative.
5-Action
Translate choices into “action.” Being light is an active state, where your decisions and intentions are brought to life through concrete, tangible steps. Cultivate habits and practices that sustain your inner light, ensuring it reflects in your daily life. Your actions are the brushstrokes of your unique masterpiece.
6-Results
Finally, observe the “results” that arise from this intentional process!
Witness the ripple effects of your illuminated choices and actions. Are your inner and outer worlds in harmony? Reflect on the impact you’re making in your family, workplace, community and most important, within yourself. The results are a testament to your journey and the light you’ve embraced and shared.
Transitioning into 2025
As you embrace this ADDCARE model, imagine the new year as a canvas waiting for the strokes of your light. Each step from awareness to results is an opportunity to grow, inspire, and transform. Consider the guiding principle of becoming a light in darkness—much like a beacon guiding others, you offer warmth, clarity, and hope.
Travel light into 2025—release anything that burdens your spirit. Surrender to the divine flow of life, trusting in the path illuminated before you. This is a decision to move with grace and honor in our sacred journey, finding joy in the mysteries and miracles of existence, no matter how trying and difficult.
Let "Being Light" be your guiding theme for 2025 and beyond as it is for me. Through the ADDCARE model, illuminate your surroundings, inspire those around you, and create a legacy of love, understanding, and unity in this beautifully interconnected human journey of ours. Happy New Year!
PS If you want to test this model in a coaching convo with me, I am offering free half-hour sessions with the first 25 who sign-up just by simply commenting “I want to know how to be light!”
PPS Join our First Friday Forum (F3) for 2025 as we have a conversation on your “ikigai!”
-Susan Grace Rivera
Date Posted: Dec 31, 2024