“The morning’s sunrise burned bright … blinding by itself; so bright I could hardly see the traffic lights change color. Then the Sun hid briefly behind the clouds, and behind those mild, uncertain pillows of gray, it took on a milder tone — gently & selflessly giving us all it’s light and warmth anyway; its rays reaching out to touch my Heart even through the harsh distractions of frigid air and long lines and angry traffic.

And then I realized that, after falling behind those darker shrouds, the Sun’s greater Purpose somehow seemed larger. It was actually far more beautiful because it wasn’t so blinding. And the clouds looked more beautiful too, as they were so fully illuminated by the very light they were trying to hide in vain … Individually, the Sun and the clouds were moderate in their brilliance … Together, they became the essence of magnificence.

I see this the same way I see my community’s rich and poor as we blend together each and every day. I see this the same way I see a family of four reach out to a lonely soul on the street-corner — when those five transcend “danger” and “busy” and “stranger” to become one. Indeed, I see this the same way I see so many relationships in our lives — so many possible moments of Peace and so many potential unions of Joy that could all come to Be with just a little more selflessness; if we each had the courage to blend just a little bit more; if we each had the courage to rise — or even fall if need be, in order to lovingly warm our neighbor with Love’s Light.” ~ inspired by Vanessa Curley

(*photo by Christopher Martin)

 

 

Filed under: Wisdoms from the Journey by Scaughdt