“And I’ll see your true colors shining through, I see your true colors and that’s why I love you, So don’t be afraid to let them show, Your true colors, true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow.” Cindi Lauper, "True Colors," written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, American songwriters
Kate’s Turn:
Autumn is a time when, due to the stressors of decreasing light and increasing cold, the leaves on the trees show their true colors. They draw our attention to take in the breath-taking beauty of this autumn rainbow. I am struck with how stressors can affect us similarly. Our country, our world has been facing numerous stressors in 2020. It has revealed the best and worst of humanity. I’d like to believe that our attention is drawn to the best examples of what humanity can manifest: compassion, generosity, sacrifice, tolerance, equity, creativity, truth, kindness, respect, unity, love…as the rainbow of our colors shines through the darkness. True colors are beautiful and heart-warming.
These challenging times call us to reflect on what our values are, what we stand for and how our actions reflect who we are. Our core values are like our taproot, allowing our passions to flow through our heart and show our colors through our actions. When you are deeply aligned with your purpose in life, you cannot be other than truly yourself; your essence shines through. And we need all our colors in the rainbow to shine during these challenging times. We are all in this together.
Get Fired Up:
“Don’t fear to be unique and reveal your own color.” Debasish Mridha, American physician, philosopher and author
Be an example of what humanity can be.
Touch hearts with your beautiful colors.
Be part of the rainbow connection.
