Inner lights

“People lean, either in their dreams or in their action, toward that place where they suspect their inner lights are coming from.” I run a bookclub  for alumni of Macalester College, where I went to school. This month we’re reading Evidence of Things Unseen by Marianne Wiggins. This line made me think of how we all do so many of the same behaviors throughout the day. Most of us get out of bed, brush our teeth, and eat something. Viewed from 30k feet, we’re all more alike than we are different. But we all also tilt, just a tad, to what we think is most important. And that tilt can change the whole shape of a life when you get up close. For example, right after I get out of bed, I open all the blinds in our house. It connects me to nature and the earth and the outside world. All things I value. It’s a small action, but it’s also a big one. What’s something “small” you do that connect you to your light?⁣

People lean, either in their dreams or in their action, toward that place where they suspect their inner lights are coming from

Published by Emily P.G. Erickson

Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for popular digital publications, including Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Parents, Romper, WIRED, and more. Emily is a professional member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ). Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com.

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