An Edge of Light

Every so often when driving at night, I notice the edges of my headlights as I make my way (usually) home.  It fascinates a small part of me to see how the darkness melts away in the approach of that edge of light.  The black pools of shadow burn to nothing in the yellow glow.

It struck me tonight that this is a good metaphor for people.  We are all bits of light making our way towards futures that, while perhaps laid out on a paved road, exist as pools of darkness, of unknown possibilities.  Sometimes another bit of light comes along our path - it could be from any angle - and that person either shines their light on where we have been or where we are going, helping us along our way.  And, as much as others help melt away the darkness of our lives, we are also able to melt away the darkness around theirs.  In some cases, we can never know how much we light the way for someone in an hour of need.

This is why it is so important for us to believe in our own lights and keep them shining.  We are all so powerful and full of potential to help share goodness and light in our world, no matter what size that light may be.

Let yourself shine - even the edges of light drive the darkness away.

Work Haiku

Customer service
Patience, strong will, and manners
These will get you far.

Spark

Pop
Sizzle
Zing
Crackle
Buzz
Whirr
Ping
Pow
Spark

Can you feel it?
I do.