“You do not honor the poor by remaining poor. You honor them by rising, and lifting as you go.”
There’s a kind of guilt that sneaks in when life begins to feel good.
You get the promotion. The love. The rest you longed for — and suddenly you feel uneasy. Who am I to have this when others don’t?
But guilt is not nobility. It is a misunderstanding of grace.
Your abundance does not take from others. In truth, it invites them. Your overflow is proof that ease is possible. That joy is valid. That healing is real.
Let go of the lie that suffering is solidarity. Let your rising be a torch — not a muzzle. Shine anyway.
Visualize a rising tide lifting boats around you. Say gently: 'My flourishing creates room for others to rise too.'
Celebrate one win today — without downplaying it. Let your joy breathe without guilt.
Taryn S. “When I stopped feeling bad for being okay, I had more energy to help others. I didn’t know guilt was draining me until I let it go.”
Your light does not steal from others — it illuminates the way.