The Starfish Rule, Fear of the Light, & More

Are you afraid of your own light?

Maslow believed we fear our greatest possibilities, holding back because success feels as intimidating as failure.

I’ve noticed we often give less than our full energy—not because we can’t, but because we’re scared of what happens if we shine too brightly. But living in fear of your potential means staying in the dark. That’s not where you belong.

The Starfish Rule reminds us that small, consistent actions create meaningful change. Like the boy saving starfish one by one, your daily efforts can transform your life.

It won’t happen in a single day, but changing your days will change your future.

Joy and sorrow are inseparable. Khalil Gibran’s poem says the well that holds your laughter is the same one carved by tears.

Don’t fear sadness—it often sits right beside love, deepening the beauty of life’s joys.