Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine.
~ Dwight L. Moody
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Just Shine
From the Ferret Tarot, the Hermit; from the Nature's Wisdom Oracle, the Luna Moth:
As one de-motivational poster (showing the Titanic sinking) put it, "It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others." But thankfully there are also those who have discovered a more joyful way to live that involves less suffering. Like the Hermit, they can let their light shine (attraction rather than promotion) or they can get on social media and advertise. Personally, I'd rather watch how someone navigates life and ask for pointers than be bombarded by nonstop promotional emails or phone calls. The Luna Moth has a wingspan of 4.5 inches and spends the whole week of its life in moth form seeking a mate rather than eating. Mating takes place after midnight, and egg-laying begins that evening. Rather than in the glare of the sun, these moths create the next generation under the soft light of the moon. Both these cards imply that a gentle approach - simply being a living example - is better than a hard sell.
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Timely post about "Light" perspectives. With all that is going on in our World and that the fact that the Two Luminaries will be sharing the sky Monday. The New Moon with the Sun - Solar Eclipse.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think about that connection - thanks for reminding me!
DeleteTrying to be an ongoing small light can be of so much more importance than to be an occasional flashing ligth no one can count on.
ReplyDeleteYes, even those tiny soft lights can make a difference in the darkness. :)
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