I have always been drawn to lighthouses, I really don't know why. Sometimes I think it's because as I was growing up I sometimes felt as though I was adrift in the midst a raging storm. The lighthouse came to serve as a symbol that I have people in my life who are safe and strong...people who send light. I recently came a across a quote by Robert Cooper that gave new meaning to my fascination with lighthouses. Mr Cooper said, "It’s easy to act as if you are a weathervane, always changing your beliefs and words, trying to please everyone around you. But we were born to be lighthouses, not weathervanes. Imagine a vertical axis running through the center of your heart, from your deepest roots to your highest aspirations. That’s your lighthouse. It anchors you in the world and frees you from having to change directions every time the weather shifts.
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This is true Em, this means we actually have to have options and stand up for them.
I am recently finding that those that are objective, even those that shine a light on important issues, and try to maintain both sides in equal balance, are often sitting on the fence.
If the light is shined in equal measure then both sides are aluminated, in truth, but those watching are left with all is well, its an equal balance so why consider one side over the other? why act?
Lighthouses don't (and can't)just light what is around them allowing it to be seen; they a purpose built, they have purpose to protect the sailors coming to the rocks and to show them the way to safety. They have to light one way over another no matter what the weather conditions or public opinion.
so true! I too am a light buff, and for years now have looked at them for strength and beauty. Thank you for sharing your thoughts,
Blessings...
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