“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” – Og Mandino
Light gives me this soothing feeling of warmth that seems to energize my soul. Even on those frigid days, when walking with the sun’s rays bathing each of my steps, I feel new life coursing through my veins.
Funny, I can also recognize that I’ve had similar feelings while navigating through the darkest moments of my life. It seems that even in darkness, the glimmer of hope and the faith from within seem to conjure an energy and force that propels me forward so I can overcome. In the end, life brings me to a new place of wonder, maybe not the same as before but just as rewarding.
Embrace the light and the dark to find balance and your inner strength.
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” – Aaron Rose
In life we look at an event and think, yes that was when God’s light was shining down and life was in alignment. Think back though, this is not always the case. Sometimes when things seem dark and bleak, our lives change through adversity but for the better.
Our plans, desires and dreams may seem perfect, but not attainable. Keep an open mind and don’t rebuke the dark paths we must travel. Growth and understanding, are sometimes the fruition borne of darkness.
Our family was created by God’s image of perfection. While living through two miscarriages, I had no idea the deep relentless heartache would be replaced by the joys of raising our two adopted beautiful daughters. They are symbols of God’s love and light. Darkness bore beautiful fruit.
“Give light and people will find the way.”
When we encounter each other, it’s difficult to know or understand each other’s journey, their highs and lows. Knowing this, I want to shine from within, maybe in this way I can ignite another’s candle that’s in need of a flame. This is my goal.
May we be each other’s beacon especially in such difficult times. The pandemic has cast a shadow that we must vanquish. Growth can be the outcome if we can be each other’s light.
“Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.”
Learn from those that always shine, for they are the teachers that will change the world. I’ve been touched by people like this, they are truly gifts. People like this inspire me, they make me feel like this is attainable.
They’ve transcended fear and instead dance in the face of adversity. This is the true meaning of balance.
“Faith is the virtue of the storm, just as happiness is the virtue of the sunshine.” – Ruth Fulton Benedict
Faith is the virtue of the storm. To always know things will get better. We must not fold or lower ourselves into the darkness. Instead, stand firm, search for the glimmer of hope and light. If we can do this, the light will follow.