Rise and Shine

The word “Rise” has been on my mind a lot lately. On Dictionary.com, there are 30 meaning for the word “rise” as a verb. 30!

These include
“to come into action”
“to come into existence”
“to advance to a higher level”
“to become animated, cheerful or heartened”
“to move to a higher position"

And then I discovered new music… “Rise” by Katy Perry and “Rise Up” by Audra Day. WOW. So empowering.

Now “shine” has been resonating for me the last few days.

Again from Dictionary.com, there are meanings including...
“to give forth or glow with light”
“to appear with brightness or clearness”
“to excel or be conspicuous”

And the synonyms for shine?
glimmer, shimmer, flash, sparkle, glow, beam, radiance, luminosity

Sign me up!

Interesting that references I could find for the term “rise and shine” all point to simply getting out of bed and getting to it. Whether that be school, work, service, etc.

But these two words together are speaking so much more to me these days.

It is time to RISE...
Rise up from beliefs that hold you down.
Rise up from stories that no longer fit your life.
Rise up from your past.
Rise up from negative self talk.
Rise up from your mistakes.

And SHINE…
Shine your own brand of light.
Shine your individuality without apologies.
Shine your positivity.
Shine your attentiveness.
Shine your smile.

The time is now. RISE… and SHINE.