In our everyday lives we encounter so many people. All can shine light in our darkened corners if we can step back and look from an different perspective. Some yes, we need to truly work at not taking things personally and seeing what they bring to our table for learning about ourselves. Some seemingly only bring negativity and drama, and yet, their is still beautiful lessons wrapped up in those people when we face the feelings and situations they present us within OURSELVES. And still some blaze into our awareness and lives with a light that shines so brightly that there are times it is nearly blinding. This morning I write in tribute to one such as this.
Not so long ago I was blessed with the friendship of this beautiful soul who with her words, shares love and inspiration so completely that I quite literally look forward to her shares for the beauty and encouragement I find there. Very quickly my soul recognized her as a kindred spirit and earth Angel who came to shine her light bright for all to see and to be positively affected. And shine she does. I speak often of being a lighthouse and what that means in a world where darkness is more readily recognized and embraced. For me, and from what I have seen, this dear lady is one of the grandest brightest lighthouses I have had the pleasure of guiding me past rocky shores.
Something that occurred last night made me very sad. Someone, upset this beacon of light with admonishments of continuing her present course in a sense, holds her back, when in fact it does exactly the opposite, propels her forward! My first thought was to encourage her as much as I could and still give the other person the benefit of trying to help. I am not certain my wording conveyed my thoughts as well as they could have in a rush to run to her side in support and that has haunted me all night. Now my thoughts go not only to wanting to shine an equal light on her amazing growth equal to that which she has done for mine, but I also sit and contemplate the need of some to negate other's growth with words and thoughts not carefully chosen. Oh I know the mechanics and the reasons, hell I TEACH it! still, it saddens my heart so deeply when I see it happening and am ineffectual in being able to smooth the journey for those who are doing the work to grow, change and share their story so others may benefit.
Oh dear people, please give thought to your words and how they may hurt others. Before you speak, examine your motive in the words you hang on another's soul. There is enough negativity in this world and it is beyond time to look within instead of projecting outward. The thoughts you share carry energy and weight. Often times they are heavier than lead blocks. Everyone is on their own journey, bares their own cross so to speak, and many that some carry would bring the average person to their knees.
My heart is heavy and I hope deeply that these words can convey how profoundly this lady has affected me and convey my gratitude for her journey and brave sharing of her truth. So dear lady to you I wish to say, do not let anyone rain their personal negativity on your beautiful soul and the light you share so freely and lovingly. You are true to yourself and no one has the right to purge their personal stories on your heart. You INSPIRE ME. For that there are no words that even come close to expressing what that means to me in a world where I have struggled my whole life, only to grow to a seemingly parallel path in so many ways over the past 2 years. I am blessed to call you friend. Be true to you and what other people think is their issue not yours. And I promise to stand by you and unconditional support and love you along your journey. It is all I can give, and I give it freely. You see, your light shines blindingly on me, illumining my path merely by you shining light on yours. You are a teacher and a sage and for you, I am thankful.
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