The Light

Hello friends,

How is your heart this week? What are you working on? What inspires you? How are you putting yourself out in the world?

We all have our ways, don’t we? We all shine differently, but our light—and the shadows we draw forth—are all important. There’s a place for us in this world.

The way we cast light changes over time. It changes according to our mental and physical health, the stack we’re carrying, our age, our experiences, and our accrued wisdom. That’s right. Accrued wisdom. We all have it, no matter how old we are. Every phase of life has its own perspective, and its own way to shine.

My hope is that acknowledging this will help us give ourselves—and each other—some measure of grace. We are not the same as the person we were before that life changing event, or the slow turning of the years. We are not the same as someone younger than we are, or someone older. Every lamp has a different shape and color. Every form of light shines in its own way.

That light you carry? That’s part of your magic. The shadows you cast? They’re your magic, too.

This week, are you sharing your light, or hiding it away?

This week, are you open to other forms of light, or are you ignoring their beauty? Some light feels harsh and unforgiving, other light, warm and comforting. All kinds of light are important, at different times. Who is showing up right now, with the kind of light you need?

I bet you are that light for someone else.

best wishes — Thorn

If you’re following my YouTube channel, you’ve already seen this, but I posted another Best of Elemental Castings, this one with musician Sharon Knight! Thanks to everyone who contributes to get these old episodes captioned!