Happy Wednesday! Apparently in the US today is Find a Rainbow day, so this seemed the time to have this quote as the quote of the day:

“Be thou the rainbow to the storms of life, The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, And tints tomorrow with prophetic ray!”(Lord Byron)

At its core, this quote resonates deeply with the imagery of a rainbow—a symbol of hope, resilience, and beauty emerging amidst adversity. Just as a rainbow is formed when sunlight refracts through raindrops, our inner light shines brightest when we navigate life’s storms with authenticity and grace.

Reflecting on the quote, I’m drawn to the symbolism of light—from both within and without. It reminds me that when we allow our inner light to shine, it refracts and reflects through our unique selves, touching the lives of those around us in profound ways. It’s when someone lights up, and those around them can feel the difference—a beacon of warmth and authenticity in a world often clouded by darkness.

Lord Byron’s words speak to the transformative power of authenticity and self-expression. It’s not about forcing positivity or happiness, but rather about embracing our true selves unapologetically. When we allow our souls to shine freely, we become beacons of light, capable of dispelling darkness and inspiring others with our warmth and authenticity.

In my coaching practice, I guide my clients to tap into their innate wisdom and resilience, helping them navigate life’s storms with grace and ease. Together, we explore the transformative power of perspective, recognising that our thoughts shape our reality. By cultivating resilience in the face of adversity and inner peace amidst chaos, my clients discover their capacity to envision a future filled with hope and possibility.

Does that mean that once you see this, you never experience insecure thinking again that dims or even seems to totally cover our inner light? Well, there may be someone particularly enlightened in the world that never experiences insecure thinking, but I’ve yet to meet them, and it certainly hasn’t been my experience.

What this understanding does do is make it easier to recognise any insecure thinking for what it is and that it only takes one fresh thought to appear instead and to fall back in touch with our own authentic self.

As far as I can gather, the invite for Find a Rainbow day is to look up into the sky and look for a colourful ray of hope across it. My additional invite is to look for that colourful ray of hope in yourself and others as well.

About Jen Waller

Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond.

As an experienced coach and trainer, Jen is happy to utilise all skills at her disposal to assist clients from getting out of their own way and making a difference in the world with their coaching. Find out more about the support Jen offers here.