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Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections
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Expected 27 Jan 26Uplifting stories, vignettes, and reflections to inspire gratitude, love, joy, and hope in navigating life in a changing, challenging world.
Through the lens of five transformative practices—gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope—bestselling author Monique Gray Smith weaves together short stories, poignant reflections, and thoughtful questions that invite readers to pause and reconnect with their inner light. As an Indigenous author, Monique brings her cultural wisdom and unique perspective to each reflection. This beautiful and welcoming book can be read cover to cover or used as a daily source of guidance, offering gentle wisdom that inspires and empowers.
Sharing the Light is a powerful reminder that when we embrace our light and share it with the world, that energy not only transforms us but ripples out to uplift everyone around us.
Through the lens of five transformative practices—gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope—bestselling author Monique Gray Smith weaves together short stories, poignant reflections, and thoughtful questions that invite readers to pause and reconnect with their inner light. As an Indigenous author, Monique brings her cultural wisdom and unique perspective to each reflection. This beautiful and welcoming book can be read cover to cover or used as a daily source of guidance, offering gentle wisdom that inspires and empowers.
Sharing the Light is a powerful reminder that when we embrace our light and share it with the world, that energy not only transforms us but ripples out to uplift everyone around us.
208 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication January 27, 2026
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November 13, 2025
The love Monique weaves into this book was the exact medicine I needed! The intention placed on gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope while also pointing to their interconnectedness made me feel lighter and brighter. The reflections really encouraged me to take stock and navigate through my emotions and thoughts, as well as how I want to adjust and amplify myself in the world going forward. I will absolutely be returning to this amazing work whenever I need a gentle nudge in the right direction. ❤️
Here was one of my favorite messages:
That day, I let go of the feeling of not being good enough, though it occasionally still rears its head. I also learned an important lesson about visioning. About not looking where I’m going, but rather what I want to create around the corner. About how to envision my goals, hopes, dreams, and possibilities before I can actually see them. This requires a delicate balance between being present in the here and now and taking time to envision what I want to experience and bring into the world. I continually ask myself: “What do I want to dream and speak into the future?”
Here was one of my favorite messages:
That day, I let go of the feeling of not being good enough, though it occasionally still rears its head. I also learned an important lesson about visioning. About not looking where I’m going, but rather what I want to create around the corner. About how to envision my goals, hopes, dreams, and possibilities before I can actually see them. This requires a delicate balance between being present in the here and now and taking time to envision what I want to experience and bring into the world. I continually ask myself: “What do I want to dream and speak into the future?”
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a beautiful little book filled with tender stories that highlight the virtues and qualities the author emphasizes: love, hope, gratitude, and joy. It's also a book worth rereading.
My favorite quote is: “When you meet someone and there is just something special about them, you feel changed from being around them. They are sharing their light.” This quote instantly made me think of a friend who passed away several years ago. She had an inner light that inspired me and made me feel special just by being around her.
The remainder of the quote also resonated with me: “We do not have to share our light with everyone. We can choose who we share our light with. I cannot give away the oxygen that keeps my flicker burning.”
There are other passages I highlighted, and I believe you will too. Although the book's formatting wasn't the best, I attribute that to reading an ARC. There was also repetition that detracted a bit. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
My favorite quote is: “When you meet someone and there is just something special about them, you feel changed from being around them. They are sharing their light.” This quote instantly made me think of a friend who passed away several years ago. She had an inner light that inspired me and made me feel special just by being around her.
The remainder of the quote also resonated with me: “We do not have to share our light with everyone. We can choose who we share our light with. I cannot give away the oxygen that keeps my flicker burning.”
There are other passages I highlighted, and I believe you will too. Although the book's formatting wasn't the best, I attribute that to reading an ARC. There was also repetition that detracted a bit. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
December 18, 2025
Sharing the Light is a gentle, meaningful reminder that small acts of kindness matter. Monique’s writing is warm and clear, making this a book you can return to whenever you need a bit of perspective and hope!
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