Holding Your Light in a World of Shadows: A Note from Yolanda

Dear Spiral of Light Community,

In these times when the world can feel particularly heavy and the news seems to echo with uncertainty, I want to share a few thoughts from my heart to yours. There’s a delicate balance many of us are feeling; the tightrope between the call to take action and the need to pause, breathe, and replenish our spirits.

I believe deeply that each of us is here to be a helper in our own unique way, and when times call for action, then we must be ready to protect those around us and give voice to the voiceless. This can be done by checking in on neighbors, helping the community, open communication, donating resources, and much more.

It’s also important that I remind you: whether you’re a seasoned energy worker or simply someone striving to keep your own inner light shining, there is love around you even when things seem bleak. Your light is important and your presence matters. When you nurture that light within yourself, you naturally uplift those around you who also struggle with the darkness. This is a profound form of service—one that the world needs now more than ever.

I’d like to remind us all that it’s okay to find that balance. It’s okay to be informed, to care deeply, and to take inspired action. But it’s also essential to give yourself the grace to rest and realign with your own inner resonance, even if it's simply by sitting with a pet in your lap, or with a loved one near you, or simply disconnecting from the world and listening to uplifting music. One person’s higher vibration can create a ripple of healing, and by staying connected to your own light, you become a beacon for others.

So let’s honor the importance of both helping and healing, of being aware and also allowing ourselves to recover and realign. In doing so, we not only navigate these challenging times—we help transform them.

And if you need a dose of hope and love, I invite you to check out the Walk for Peace page that follows the venerable monks on their journey across the US in the name of Peace. I turn to their posts whenever I’m in need of a rapid realignment!

With understanding,

Yolanda