Daily demands and todos can keep you from being fully present on your journey . Instead of giving your attention away to these outside forces , declare , “ Peace is my priority and I detach from drama .”
hard . At first , it felt like I was wasting time and being “ lazy ” by not constantly working and instead enjoying things like cooking and meditating . What ’ s more , I worried about “ losing my edge .” If I didn ’ t constantly work under pressure , stress , and duress , would I still be able to achieve success ? But basking in the realm of play felt so good , warm , and fun that I enjoyed it more and more as time went on . There was an irresistible force that inspired me to do more to discover and be with my inner essence .
What happened next was nothing short of a miracle : over time , I went from self-loathing to self-loving . I began enjoying solitude because the inner sanctuary that I created felt nourishing and soothing . People started commenting on my “ glow ,” “ halo ,” and “ aura ”; they wanted to be around this radiant energy , and surprisingly , I now liked being around myself , too . Instead of giving to loved ones from an empty cup , I gave from one that was overflowing ( we ’ ll talk more about this in later chapters , so you can do it , too ). The “ lit-from- within ” love that I gave myself reflected in the relationships all around me . And then that love came back full circle to me .
Oh , and those worries about losing my edge ? The contrary happened : a floodgate of creativity , inspiration , and sustainable success opened up instead . And this time it was different . Instead of furrowed brows and struggles , there was a juicy abundance that flowed with ease and little effort . Instead of aging through the process , it was as if I ’ d found the real fountain of youth ; I felt lighter and looked younger than ever .
Ready to get lit from within ? Let ’ s ignite your inner glow .
Radiance Rituals
People , even more than things , have to be restored , renewed , revived , reclaimed , and redeemed .
— AUDREY HEPBURN
Imagine if we relinquished the idea of growing old with all of its negative associations of getting tired , wrinkly , and frail . And imagine if the fountain of youth could be found within yourself . I ’ ve discovered this through Radiance Rituals , the grounding practices that illuminate our inner beauty , brilliance , and balance . They ’ re the most radical ,