To be a lantern in the dark, to be the light, something or someone that others can look to for support, grace and understanding. To be a safe landing spot for others whether that be physically or mentally. Taking the intentional steps towards shining even in the darkest of times, standing as a pillar of strength for those who need to lean for a bit. Shining when even the light seems to want to retreat into the shadows.
This isn't a call for you to turn your back on the darkness. It is not a rally for love and light crowd to cheer victory. No, this is a phrase that gathers us to become the light despite the dark, staring the creeping calamity in the eyes as we defy it. Some may assume they cannot be the light because they are not 'big', they are not 'important'. The thing is, in our worlds, we are big and important to someone. Perhaps not to society as a whole, but we are made up of pockets of societies all our own, our families and friends, work spaces, etc. It is in those places we need to shine.
If enough of us choose to be the lantern, everyone else will be able to see.
Blessings,
Alyssa
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