And then for the very first time I encountered roadsign that mentioned this particular Walks’ end-destination, and the objective magnanimity of my adventure washed over me fully anew …

“The pessimist sees only the tunnel and the optimist sees only the light at the end of the tunnel – and yet the humble realist sees both the tunnel and the light – and the next tunnel ever beyond … Far greater is he who suffers through the pain, uses the same to empower his acts of gracious goodness, and thereby comes through the other side transcendent. Indeed, far greater is he who accepts discouragement and maintains his forward momentum regardless. Far greater is he who sees the light at the end of the tunnel and yet uses the same to see those nearby to where he has already arrived. Far greater is he who gets knocked off his feet over & over & over again and yet gets back up every single time – gets back up and dusts himself off and gets back in the fight for Love … In truth, if you find yourself looking to the light at the end of your current tunnel, pause an realize that you are looking through your binoculars the wrong way. For the light at the end of any tunnel is never your proper goal – whereas that current tunnel ever is.” ~ inspired by Sydney Harris, Rich Barnes & Josh Stern

Filed under: Peace Pilgrimage #02: Walking HOME (2019) by Scaughdt