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The Light
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by Paula Burgner
e often think of light as one of the most
In order for our light to illuminate onto others, we must
important aspects of life. We need light to be
first find the light within ourselves. There comes a point in
able to see. However, light is nothing without
your life when you find that inner light inside of you. That
shadows. The light is what helps us to understand the world
is when you discover who you truly are. Light is the symbol
we live in. Shadows shape the light—just as fear shapes
of truth, because you can never truly see all that you need to
our faith—the same way that darkness magnifies the light. You will not always go through life with the lights on. There will be times that you may take a walk down the wrong path or make a wrong turn that leads you down the road of darkness. When this happens in life and we let the darkness get the best of us, the darkness then turns into fear. Just as Yoda tells us in Star Wars, “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” Our fears and attitude can impact those around us just as much as it can impact us. Darkness can not drive out darkness, only the light can keep the darkness away. We must learn how to let the light into the
in the dark. Similar to a fresh rain on a sunny day, the sun
darkest moments of our life. We never know who may be
shines through a rainbow to show us that there are always
watching us. If someone can see the light still shining in you
brighter days ahead.
even in your darkest moments, you may just spark a light in
When we take a candle that is lit and light another
someone else. This might give them the hope that they need
candle, it loses nothing—the same goes for us. When we
to be able to let the light shine in on them too.
help light the way for someone, we lose nothing and only
When all of the lights go out and darkness surrounds
become stronger, shining brighter and brighter. You just
you, let your faith be the light that shines in to guide the
have to remember that the light has always been there. It
way. Just as when nighttime comes and the whole world
flows through you and it will guide you. Just as the Bible
is dark, the darkness cannot cover up the moon and the
tells us in Psalms 36:9, “For with thee is the fountain of life:
brightest stars—they are still giving off a beam of light. This
in thy light shall we see light.”
reminds us that no matter how dark things seem around will reflect onto others—just as the moon and the stars shine upon one another.
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About The Author
you, you must shine as bright as you can so that your light
Paula Burgner is a very strong willed, outgoing, girl who loves working out, and she believes in her heart that you are capable of doing anything that you put your mind to.
