February 20, 2015
(This is part of a 365 project during my 70th year where I write and
illustrate a blog on each day's gift.)
Most human beings have a mix of dark
and light inside and it is this duality that gives us depth and balance. Some
struggle with this balance and the darkness dominates, hiding details that
might provide perspective. Others do not struggle at all, choosing to see only
the light and refusing to admit there is any darkness in them at all.
If we are to evolve as individuals
though, we must acknowledge both parts so we can know them. It is only in
defining ourselves that we become truly whole. We reach toward the light but must
remember that there has to be darkness for light to fall on. Light cannot
define itself without contrast, nor can darkness. Light gives shape to darkness
and darkness directs us to light.
At times, the battle is challenging for
all of us but more so for some. I have seen the pain in some of my friends as
they wrestle with the light and dark within.
I want to remind them that shadow cannot exist without light and they
have light. We need both; they are
complementary.
Today’s gift is light and
darkness.
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I'm always touched by what you write. Love you Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteI wrote this after hearing yesterday about the struggle a friend has been experiencing.
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