"In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness."
"Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress."
~Mohandas Gandhi
"For me and my house to those I love dearly, the light is always on."
~Mystiblu/Fran Hafey
The Light is Always On
By Mysti/Fran Hafey
When I was a youngster, we lived out in the country and when we went out for the evening, either on a date, out with friends or a church meeting, no matter what the function, we always knew when we came home the porch light would be on. It was a welcomed sight letting me know someone was waiting for me.
As I moved away and was on my own, sometimes life would throw a curveball at me and I would need to rely on family and friends to help me through some tough spots. I can remember calling my folks and telling them I needed help and they would always say "Come home the porch light will be on, don't be too late." We always knew that "late" was before eleven o'clock, because the news was on at that time and Dad would let Mom know, "it's late the news is on and where are they?"
How many times have I gone down the wrong path to learn some tough lessons, the hard way, or was it my way, and to have my family and friends always be there for me, no matter what? How many times have I driven home to find that light on, shining brightly to help me find my way home?
Love can be a challenge and forgiveness too. Some of you may think "well, my family hasn't always been there for me when I needed them" or even friends. They may not understand you and may feel they've given all they can and this last time was enough. That doesn't mean that you have to be the same way. Love them, forgive them and then make your life better! You can be the kind of person that you may have needed from time to time. We may not always have a lot to give and we may not be able to give all the time, but when we feel we've been wronged, we need to look within our own hearts and also learn the true meaning of love and forgiving. Just because someone walks away, doesn't mean they don't love you in the only way they know how at that moment. As the dear Gandhi said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
There are many circumstances when we've felt let down or we feel we've let another down. When we confront these feelings and deal with them we can then heal, in time. Not all things heal instantly but when we treat others the way we want to be treated, we can then understand more, when we're confronted with separation, distance, growing time and perhaps the end of a relationship or friendship. We then may need to learn how to love ourselves more in order to truly evolve to that place where we can also forgive, smile, move on and then accept what has happened and not let it control us or give it power. Unconditional love is the goal and it really goes deep, so give your self time to learn it, believe it and grasp it.
I know people that haven't always understood my beliefs or my life and that's ok, and those that walked away because we needed space and to grow some more. It's good to agree to disagree and to have a neutral space, but to understand that doesn't mean the love stops. I decided when I have time a part, I will continue to do what I need to do and always send love and good positive flowing energy to those I know, love and still love, regardless of space and difference. I think about them and know we all have our lessons to learn in our own timing and all things happen for a reason. I also know that people have a time and a season and sometimes we've learned and shared... then we go our own way.
People live, people grow and they often take different paths in life. For me, I know many that have crossed my path and I've learned so much and also felt when it may be time to let go and trust that we were a light for each other. I'm grateful that I've let those very close to me, that I love dearly, know that even though we've parted in miles or time, that it's never a parting of the heart and that I hope they know, for me and my house, and in my heart, they are always welcome and the light is always on.
© 2005 Copyright: Mystickblue May 26, 2005 All rights reserved
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About the Author
Fran Hafey is a Spiritual Counselor, Healer, Visionary Writer, Earth and Animal Activist and Teacher, living in the mountains of Virginia with her husband, dogs and birds. She provides guidance, inspiration and love via her Website, groups and newsletter on the World Wide Web. She's currently working on publishing her own books about love, inspiration, magic and nature stories for Children of all ages.
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