The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of “luminance is: “the quality or state of being luminous”. But for our purposes here: “Luminance” describes your inner light: that unique quality that makes you authentically "You".

I’ve always been able to “see” a person’s inner light. What I mean by that is I could always sense, despite whatever they might be doing, their inner “authentic self” trying to shine through.

The image that comes to mind is a light switch dimmer: someone’s soul (or if that notion discomforts you, their essential “self”) glows more brightly when they are being true to themselves, and conversely, it dims the further they get away from their intrinsic essence.

Then I heard about “Biophotons”! Imagine my excitement on hearing that emerging science appears to be supporting my philosophy!

The scientific study of biophotons (which is ~"light… stored in the cells of the organism"~) is beginning to suggest a connection between the consistency and brightness of this cellular light, and the health of the body and consciousness.

"[the]…light emission [of DNA's biophotons] is an expression of the functional state of the living organism and its measurement therefore can be used to assess this state… The consciousness-like coherence properties of the biophoton field are [a possible]… interface to the non-physical realms of mind, psyche and consciousness.

— Marco Bischof, from ~Biophotons - The Light in Our Cells~

Now with the emerging information linking the light of your cells to individual consciousness, it is all the more vital to your health & well being to stoke those inner flames.

2025 Update:

My husband and I attended the recent “Science of Consciousness Conference” this Summer (2025) in Barcelona, Spain.

Mind? “Blown…”

Of the many fascinating plenary sessions and talks, one that sticks out in reference to the topic of Luminance was the session entitled, “Remote Effects of Meditation & Intention, Experimental Approach with GDV Bio-Well Technology”. (Korotkov Ph.D., Swanson MS, Valverde PhD PEng CT (2025)). These scientists were able to measure the “biophotons” (or light emissions) of human energy fields and how those fields responded to healing, meditation and intention. Let’s cut to the chase and say, that their research reveals that meditation and intentional healing shows “improved energy integrity” aka, it has a measurable effect on our energy fields!

Another fascinating plenary “Medical biometrics based on Gas Discharge Visualization technology approach to Survival Research” (Valverde, R., & Korotkov, K. G. (2025)) discussed that not only are there measurable patterns linked to stress and emotions, but that each nervous center resonates at a specific frequency pointing to how energy alignment techniques (my note: EFT!) would be effective alongside more conventional therapies.

That's Luminance Coaching now with Clinical EFT!

What else might these biophotons represent? Hmmm… "What "fires you up?" "Puts a sparkle in your eye?" What sets your heart "aglow"? "Your aura is showing." "Let your light shine." "Don't hide your light under a bushel"…

Your Soul is "light" in its purest form.

I contend that biophotons are a direct manifestation of your Soul's light. That's what we're up to here at Luminance; we are stoking the fires of your Soul's light, reconnecting you to your Soul's journey and purpose.

This reconnection happens through a variety of practices which turn up your luminance to realize the life you came here to live… and then we go there.

That is Soul Development coaching.

When your inner "fire has gone out" you have lost conscious connection to your Soul and inspiration dies… the world looks dark, options limited.