chase the lightA FIELD GUIDE TO THE NOW

MAKE ROOM FOR THIS MOMENT

Come back to
what matters.

Bring a little more love, curiosity, and purpose into the day you’re already living.

Where would you like to begin?

PRESENCEA moment to notice

What is here,
right now?

Let your attention settle on one thing around you: a color, a sound, the light on a wall. Give it a moment of your full attention.

Life is happening in the moment you are already in.

From the manifesto: Wonder Changes Everything

THE CHASE THE LIGHT MANIFESTO

Leave more light
than you found.

Chase the Light is an invitation to find joy, spread laughter, live with purpose, and carry more love into the world.

The practice begins in ordinary life: the attention you give, the kindness you offer, and the next choice you make. Return to it as often as you need.

Choose the Light

The light can be love, God, truth, purpose, or awareness. Let it give your choices direction, even when the path ahead is uncertain.

Put it into practice

Pause before your next decision. Ask which choice brings a little more care into the situation.

Presence Is the Greatest Gift

Your attention is a way of telling someone they matter. Give a moment of your life fully to the person or experience in front of you.

Put it into practice

Put your phone away during your next conversation. Listen long enough to hear what the other person is really saying.

Your Body Is Sacred

The body that carries you through life deserves care. Make room to notice what it needs, with patience for the body you have today.

Put it into practice

Choose one act of care: a nourishing meal, rest, or movement that feels accessible to you.

Love Is an Action

Love takes shape in the time you give, the words you choose, and the care you bring to everyday life. Let that care include yourself.

Put it into practice

Tell someone you love them. Be specific about what you appreciate, then give them your attention.

Curiosity Creates Growth

Stay willing to learn. A question, an unfamiliar perspective, or a new experience can open a possibility you had not considered.

Put it into practice

Ask someone a sincere question today. Listen with room for their answer to surprise you.

Fear Is a Poor Compass

Notice when fear is making a decision for you. Give your values a voice too, and leave room for a thoughtful, manageable act of courage.

Put it into practice

Think of something meaningful you have been putting off. Choose one small step you feel ready to take.

Service Creates Meaning

Purpose can be close at hand. Your experience, time, and attention can make someone’s day easier in ways you may never fully see.

Put it into practice

Ask where you can be useful today. Offer one concrete kindness without needing recognition.

Wonder Changes Everything

Make room for beauty, play, and laughter. The ordinary world offers small invitations to feel alive when you give it your attention.

Put it into practice

Step outside and notice the sky, enjoy something that makes you laugh, or give a familiar place a second look.

Forgiveness Sets You Free

Forgiveness can make room for a different relationship with the past. Let it unfold at your pace, with respect for the boundaries you need.

Put it into practice

Notice one mistake you keep holding against yourself. Consider what a compassionate response would sound like.

Every Person Is Fighting Something

You rarely know the whole story someone is carrying. Leave room for compassion in your response, including compassion for yourself.

Put it into practice

In your next conversation, listen without rushing to fix. Ask what kind of support would be welcome.

Death Teaches Life

Remembering that our time is finite can bring what matters into focus. There is love to express and life to participate in today.

Put it into practice

Think of a thank-you you have been saving for another day. Share it while you have the chance.

Leave More Light Than You Found

Carry the practice into the places you go. A little more kindness, understanding, or laughter can become part of what you leave behind.

Put it into practice

Before the day ends, notice one place where your care made a difference. Let that guide a choice tomorrow.

Where is life asking me
to bring light today?

Bring it into your day

THE IDEA

A philosophy
you can live.

Chase the Light grows from Dr. Chase Skylar DeMayo’s reflections on life after a near-death experience. Its invitation is for anyone who wants to bring more love, curiosity, courage, laughter, and purpose into everyday life.

This field guide adapts the twelve principles of his working manifesto into reflections and small, practical actions. It welcomes people of every belief and background.

The light gives us a direction. We practice by returning to it, one choice at a time.