Let me share something that changed everything for me: darkness has no power. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

I used to believe my depression, my fears, my anxieties were these massive forces I had to battle. I’d gear up for war every morning, exhausted before I even started. Then ACIM showed me the truth that set me free: darkness is simply the absence of light. That’s it.

Think about walking into a dark room. The darkness doesn’t fight back when you flip the switch – it just vanishes. Gone. Like it was never there. Because it wasn’t really “there” at all. It was just the absence of something.

Our pain works the same way. Our suffering, our fears, those 3am worry sessions – they’re not powerful demons we must defeat. They’re just places where we haven’t turned on the Light yet.

So how do we flip that switch? Here’s what I do:

First, I stop fighting. Fighting darkness is like punching shadows – exhausting and pointless. Instead, I get still and remember: I AM the Light. Not “I have” the Light or “I can find” the Light. I AM the Light.

Then I ask the Higher Holy Spirit Self, “Show me where I’ve forgotten the truth.” Usually, it’s where I’m believing some story about myself or someone else. Maybe I’m believing I’m not good enough, or someone wronged me, or life is against me. These beliefs are the closed curtains keeping the room dark.

The moment I’m willing to question these stories – not fight them, just question them – something shifts. The Light starts peeking through.

And once even a sliver of Light enters, darkness cannot maintain its illusion of power.

I used to wake up in a funk. Old pattern, right? But instead of analyzing why or battling the mood, I started to simply say, “I’m willing to see this differently.” Within minutes, I’d remember: this feeling has no power except what I give it. I chose to give it none.

The funk would lift like morning fog. Not because I fought it, but because I remembered what I am.

You don’t need to perfect this overnight. Start with willingness. Next time darkness knocks, don’t gear up for battle. Just flip the switch.

Turn on the Light you already are.

The darkness never stood a chance.

FINDING FREEDOM FROM FEAR Starts Monday Sept 22 – Why a spiritual bootcamp? Because it works. It makes us face what we’ve been avoiding, gives us the support of like-minded souls, and helps us get in spiritual shape fast. My Finding Freedom From Fear Spiritual Bootcamp is designed so you won’t give up – so YOU win. With 8 core classes, 50 healing toolkit videos, Freedom Posse support groups, and 3 months of Sacred Circle spiritual counseling with me, you’ll have everything needed to transform triggers into healing opportunities. If you’re willing to show up and ride the wave of group energy, this could be exactly what your soul is calling for. Trust your guidance.

SUNDAY WORKSHOP on the New Moon, Eclipse, Equinox energy!!  – If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now, you’re not alone. Many of us are watching family members struggle, feeling extra anxiety about finances, or simply carrying a heaviness in our hearts as fear rises to the surface. On Sunday, September 21st, I’m offering a Deep Dive Workshop called “Staying Grounded In Love – No Matter What!” where we’ll practice anchoring in Love when chaos strikes and remember our true purpose—to be truly helpful, not reactive. We’ll harness the powerful energy of the New Moon, Solar Eclipse, and Equinox for a spiritual reset. This isn’t about pretending everything is fine or slapping affirmations on fear—it’s about practical tools that work when life feels unmanageable. If you’re ready to be the calm in the storm and live from Love instead of fear, join us at 3 PM Eastern. Let’s remember together who we really are and why we’re here.

NEW ACIM PODCAST EPISODE: my topic is Your Pain Is Optional: The Radical Truth About Suffering.In this episode, I explore the challenging yet liberating teaching from ACIM Lesson 152 that no one suffers without their own decision – a truth that confronted me more than anything else in my spiritual journey. I share how this teaching, while difficult to accept when facing loss or tragedy, became my path to complete freedom from fear and suffering. Through personal stories and practical examples, I demonstrate how we can take responsibility without blame, recognize our eternal innocence regardless of circumstances, and access the peace that’s always available when we choose truth over the stories our ego tells us.