It’s a shame, really. When children are invited to “rise and shine” they’re half asleep.

The concept of rising is such a significant change that they’re inclined to forget the second half of the invitation.

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Perhaps we struggle with this, too — rising and shining.

But if we can’t do the two things together, how can we do them apart?

How can we rise ... and then shine?

The invitation is there for all of us. So how will we shine today?

And how can we help others to do the same?