In front of the John Lennon Wall in Prague.




Sunday, December 23, 2012

Let the Light Shine


    Today on this second day of winter in Northern California, a steady rain falls from a gloomy sky.  Contrary to the Mayan calendar predictions, the world still exists and we are still left to muddle through our muddly human lives.

 
When I woke this morning to the chilly gloom, I went around turning on the Christmas lights strung throughout the house.  Although I was raised in a Christian household, I know that there are many other spiritual traditions that center around light at this time of the year.  Today it is easy to understand why.

As I pack my suitcase to visit my family in even gloomier Portland, I am cheered by the promise of more lights, including the light of love.  Isn't that all any of us can really count on?  

So, everyone, let your own light shine - in whatever form that takes for you.

4 comments:

  1. I think it was Goethe whose last words were "More light." This is such a dark time, in so many ways -- thanks for these words, Lisa. I'm going to take them to heart. - Charlotte

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  2. I'm honored that you thought of Goethe when you read my post. I hope we can take heart these days. Lisa

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  3. Beautiful, Riz. May the light of your family's love surround you during your Holiday visit and always. xoxo
    Deb

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  4. Thank you, Deb - As always, your support is wonderful. I send light your way as well. See you in the new year! Lisa

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