At a Glance
- Monique Gray Smith releases Sharing the Light on January 27
- Book blends stories, reflections, and practices to spark gratitude, love, joy, happiness, hope
- Designed for cover-to-cover reading or daily guidance
- Why it matters: Offers a practical antidote to division, burnout, and overwhelm
When the world feels heavy, Monique Gray Smith believes each of us still carries an inner spark. Her upcoming book, Sharing the Light, arriving January 27 from House of Anansi Press, distills that belief into five daily practices.
Inside the Book
The collection pairs short vignettes with invitations to pause, letting readers reconnect with their own light. Gray Smith structures the book around five transformative ways of being:
- Gratitude
- Love
- Joy
- Happiness
- Hope
She frames self-determination as the engine of hope: the freedom to design a life that brings light to your heart, not one shaped by outside expectations.
The Moon Metaphor
Gray Smith compares our inner light to lunar phases:
| Phase | Feeling | Action Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Dynamic, bright, effortless | Share light freely |
| Crescent | Dim, depleted | Receive light from others |
She writes:
> “Our light is like the cycle of the moon… every crescent moon will once again become full. Not overnight, but in due time.”
Nature as Teacher
The author finds wisdom beyond humans:
- Leaning against a tree can shift brain chemistry
- Sitting by a creek downstream helps release burdens
- Watching a squirrel reminds us to prepare-for winter seasons or winters of the heart
Gray Smith stresses that “who” we share time with includes all living beings, not just people.
Key Takeaways
- Sharing the Light functions as both story collection and daily guide
- Five practices-gratitude, love, joy, happiness, hope-replenish personal energy
- Book invites readers to nurture their flicker, even during long “crescent” periods
- January 27 release available for preorder now
Gray Smith’s message is simple: the light always returns, and we each hold the switch.
