“Life isn’t about darkness or light, rather it’s about finding light within darkness.” – Landon Parham
Darkness comes into my life and teaches me what to cherish and grab onto and embrace. The importance and value of things, people and relationships becomes so clear.
Yes, I love the light that shows the way, but also the journey through the darkness. In the darkness I grow stronger and wiser. Rest assured though, once I reach the light, I’ll breath a sigh of relief, for then, I’ll feel and live with the joy of gratitude.
“The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can’t.” – Christopher Paolini
The sea, whether in light or darkness, conjures feelings of wonder, beauty, excitement, vibrancy, mystery, power, gloom, panic, anger and fear. This is similar to my emotional essence and being. I am the sea, many times in turmoil, yet the calm eventually resurfaces and the light shines through to renew my tranquility.
“Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.” – Sogyal Rinpoche
If I can only rekindle the spark of light within, I can endure. Give me that miracle, the small flicker. Where’s my starting point? Is it the unexpected smile, the act of kindness, the unspoken word, a touch? Is it today’s walk in the sunshine, the turtles on the tree limb, the tulips given as a surprise? Maybe it’s the faith that is unending or the grace given to me so long ago that now must be tapped. The power is within me, I must dig deeper to find it. The light is there.
“Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside.” – Morihei Ueshiba
I know my light is within reach. With each breath I see boundless possibilities. I breathe out my hopes and dreams. I will learn to nourish the light so I can continue to soar. The desire is within me. Now I will fight with all my being and develop the strength needed to make things happen and change for the better.
“When sun shines, it not only brightens our day; it enlightens us, our soul, cleansing it of the gloominess that the night’s darkness had brought in.” – Tista Ray
I love walking in the warm sunlight; it’s like a soothing balm that permeates and renews my soul. This is the medicine needed to treat that beaten and battered heart and soul. The soul knows, I just wish I knew the secret to avoiding the blows that wreak havoc on my being. I know the answer will come and then the light from my soul will never dwindle and die.