Look Within and Reclaim Your Light

Look Within and Reclaim Your Light

By Jacqueline Koloski

(https://www.connectingwithjacqueline.com)

Whenever you give your power to something outside of yourself, you disconnect from your truth. Your energy moves outward instead of inward. But when you turn your attention back to your inner world, that sacred space within, where you reconnect with the real you. It’s there that you’ll rediscover the magic, the beauty, the love, the kindness, the joy, and the happiness you seek.

We are living through extraordinary times. Times of change, challenge, and profound awakening. Beneath the turbulence lies a quiet opportunity,  to create a new world. A world born from love, kindness, compassion, and soul growth. This is a time for courage to look within and truly see ourselves, perhaps for the very first time. Deep within each of us lives a knowing, ancient and wise,  that we’ve often avoided. It’s the part we’ve hidden away, lifetime after lifetime, only allowing glimpses of it to surface. But what if now is the time to finally return home to that place within you? To open the door, to meet yourself there and to remember who you truly are?

I’d love to share an excerpt from my book in progress, written during a time of deep transformation in my own life:

When she believed she had nothing left, she looked within and there it was, a tiny spark flickering softly. Curiosity drew her closer. She felt the urge to breathe life into it, to give it focus. Though exhaustion weighed heavy, she knew that if she wanted that spark to grow, she had to nourish it. As she breathed deeply, gratitude filled her heart for those who had held her through her pain. The spark began to glow, expanding into hope, strength, determination, and a quiet knowing that she could rise again. Even in her darkest moments, she knew she would.

That spark lives within all of us. It’s time to get curious about yours, to nurture it, feed it, and allow it to guide you forward. You may not know exactly what it is yet, but by listening to the whispers of your soul, it will reveal itself.

For me, being me is about the daily rituals that reconnect me, to myself and to others. Sometimes it’s as simple as a smile, a hug, or a kind word that shifts the energy of a moment. Other times, it’s tending to my own wellbeing, resting, moving, or breathing consciously. These small acts ripple outward, inspiring others to do the same. Real transformation begins in simplicity.

Now is the time to remember that you have so much more within you, more love to give, more light to share, more purpose to live. You may feel tired or uncertain about whether peace and change are truly possible in this world. But they are. Every time you reconnect to your light, you contribute to the healing of the whole.

So take time to rest. Nurture your body, your heart, your soul. Look within and find that tiny spark waiting for you. Breathe life into it and watch it grow brighter, steadier, stronger,  radiating out for all to see and feel. Imagine if more of us did this. What could we create together?

Many people ask me, “But how do I begin?”

It’s simple — though not always easy. Start with one small act of connection. Try this heart connection meditation to get you started. 

Heart Connection

Use this when you feel disconnected, distracted, or in need of love. It’s a gentle way to return home to your heart. 

Place your left hand over your belly button.

Place your right hand over your heart.

Take a slow, deep breath in then release it fully.

Feel your body soften.

Be present with what arises – emotions, sensations, words.

Continue breathing until you feel calm.

When ready, open your eyes and write down any insights or feelings.

Pay attention to how you are feeling. You can use this at anytime during the day. 

Affirmations

What we focus on expands. Affirmations help retrain your mind to see possibility and beauty. Here are some to begin with:

Today I will let life flow and trust that it brings me all that I desire.

Today I choose actions that empower and inspire me to create a life I love.

Today I will look at myself with kindness and gratitude for all that I am.

Today I release what no longer serves me, knowing that change is a sacred part of growth.

These simple tools are powerful gateways to self-awareness and transformation. There are many others, but these practices can help you start reconnecting now, in this moment.

Make time for you and reconnect within to that beautiful space in your heart that will always bring you back to you.