A lightworker is anyone who devotes their life to being a bright light in the world. They understand that their actions (no matter how big or small) have the potential to raise the vibration of the planet.

A lightworker soul is awake—conscious that their presence matters—and they are part of something that is bigger than them.

Lightworkers are not just tie-dye-wearing hippies and healers with dreads. Far from it. They are teachers and chefs, writers and singers, producers and cleaners, mothers and mediums, creative directors and kaftan designers. They’re at the country club and the nightclub, in the café and the classroom, the boardroom and the art room.

A lightworker is someone who makes a conscious decision to answer the call of Source (light) over the call of the ego (fear). There are two types of energy on this planet: light and dark. Light energy is unlimited and comes from Source. It’s high vibrational, expansive, positive, and full of love.

Dark energy is much more dense. It’s the manipulation, power struggle, and fear. It sees us all as separate, rather than connected spiritual beings. It goes against the flow of the Universe. 

Lightworkers turn their light on by following what lights them up and then effortlessly sharing that light with the world around them. They are in tune with the callings of their soul and act on its whispers regardless of fear. They do not need to convince anyone of anything, rather just be the light. 

While some lightworkers alive right now incarnated with a conscious mission to be of service (and have been doing so for lifetimes), there are countless souls awakening to the call to be of service. Anyone who chooses to devote their life to being a bright light in the world is a lightworker. There are no snobby spiritual tests to pass or assignments to hand in. The only requirement is a desire to connect with your own authentic light and a longing to serve the world.

I call it working your light. By following what you love, you are working your light. By choosing a higher thought when you find yourself in a bad mood, you are working your light. By encouraging someone instead of criticizing them, you are working your light. By sharing your unique gifts, you are working your light. By connecting to the unlimited supply of love in the Universe, you are working your light. By being true to yourself, you are working your light. By being kind and compassionate, you are working your light.

Definition of a lightworker: Someone who wholeheartedly makes the decision to make the world a brighter place by being in it.

The more conscious we get, the higher our vibration, and the more aligned to Source we become. The more conscious we are, the more we see how everything is connected and how we fit into a larger whole.

7 Signs You May Be a Lightworker

If you're wondering whether you're a lightworker, know that there is no spiritual exam to pass. There is only the call of your soul and your willingness to answer it.

Every lightworker's path is unique. Some come into the world with a strong sense of mission from a young age. Others awaken to it later in life through challenge, healing, or a deep longing for something more.

While no two journeys are the same, there are some signs many lightworkers share.

1. You Feel Called to Be of Service

You have a deep desire to help, heal, support, encourage, or uplift others. You know that your presence matters and want to leave the world a little brighter than you found it.

2. You Follow What Lights You Up

Lightworkers turn their light on by following what lights them up. Rather than chasing what looks good from the outside, you feel called to honor what feels true on the inside.

3. You Feel Connected to Something Greater

You sense that life is about more than what can be seen with the physical eye. Whether you call it Source, Spirit, the Universe, or something else entirely, you feel connected to a larger intelligence at work.

4. You Choose Love Over Fear

Being a lightworker doesn't mean you're fearless. It means that despite your fear, you continue to answer the call of your soul. Again and again, you choose love over separation, expansion over contraction.

5. You Are Committed to Growth

You understand that working your light begins within. You are willing to look at your shadows, heal old wounds, and continue growing into who you came here to be.

6. You Are Sensitive to Energy

Many lightworkers are highly sensitive. You may pick up on the feelings, moods, and energy of those around you. Crowded spaces, conflict, and negativity can feel overwhelming, while time in nature or solitude helps you reconnect with yourself.

7. You Long to Be Part of the Great Awakening

Deep down, you sense that humanity is capable of more. You believe in a more conscious, compassionate world and feel called to play your part in helping create it.

If these signs resonate, perhaps you're one of the souls who came here to work your light.

What Happens When You Answer the Call

Many lightworkers may find that as they raise their consciousness, they become more energetically sensitive, picking up other people’s feelings, energy, and thoughts. You may find it hard to watch the news or violent films. You may also find that any old relationships that are built on manipulation, control, and fear, start to drop away as you are no longer an energetic match to them. 

For some time now, we have been living in a largely unconscious state. In order for Mother Earth to survive we need a global awakening. This awakening has already begun.

I believe that you are one of the souls who chose to lead the way.