The greatest takeaway from last week and #standupandshinechallenge was how truly interdependent we all are. We’re each blessed with gifts and talents from our Heavenly Father that are unique to each of us but that are irreplaceable to humanity as a whole. We need each other in order to be successful and THRIVE. We are here on this earth in order to combine our gifts (and superpowers) to be the change in the world. This challenge has connected me to so many strangers who are also searching for ways to serve. I’ve been excited to get on social media because I know I’m going to be uplifted and inspired, which is a welcome difference online! Other people, with struggles, who are human and flawed have shown up this week ready to work on themselves and take a deeper look at things that can be uncomfortable. But vulnerability is beautiful. It shows us our strength. This group of people has been spreading kind words and encouragement rather than negativity. Together, WE are contributing our light to the world (versus comparing ourselves to each other) and dark days are feeling much brighter. I am not diminished when another person shines. It’s just more light. This group gets that. I hope to continue developing some real and lasting relationships with all of you. Thank you @theshineproject Ashley for bringing us together, for challenging us to shine and for sharing with us a little piece of your soul. Also, I feel truly blessed to have been a prize winner. The prize never arrived but the real connections I made are what I cherish the most. 20 minutes a day for five days truly changed my life. The support I felt made every day easier. 

To anyone who sees this post, you are not alone. You have something beautiful to give to the world. When you need a boost, DM me. I’m here to listen. I’m here to uplift. I’m here to pour out light. We’re in this life together for a reason. 

I stand with you. 

✌❤🕉 Jesica