How do we feel when we want to step out of the limelight and into the shadows? Often events either in our world or in our own lives can seem to overwhelm us and there seems to be no way out. If only we could hide and keep our own counsel. The only problem is that when we cut ourselves off from the rest of humanity or enclose ourselves in our own private kingdom we are more likely to become stuck in a darkness of our own creation.
Wisdom and knowledge are hard fought and easily lost. It calls for us to take a long loving look at the real and to reach out with grace and compassion to who we encounter. We know how easy it is to be caught up in the visceral, where likes and dislikes become the truth of our existence. Yet into this situation where we can easily wallow in darkness we encounter good news which seeks to heal and reconcile. A person who seeks to heal the darkness we encounter within ourselves rather than exploit it. This is not a quick fix but an awareness of what in ourselves, in our communities, and in our world needs healing. This is not done with blunt instruments and harsh words but with a lightness of touch and a surgeon’s care. Most of all by the desire to restore people to a kingdom of hope, faith and love.
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