More importantly though, how do we deal with light and dark in our own lives? Do we realize that we actually have the ability to change and transform darkness into light? It depends the light within us that we are able to shed on that darkness that makes the difference. We have known this all along, that our thoughts make or break us in situations.
Think of being outside in an area where there are absolutely no building or street lights around. We can scare ourselves to death thinking wild animals are lurking behind the trees or look up to the stars and think of the wonder of creation, seeing the Big Dipper and if lucky, maybe even the Aurora Borealis!
We actually need the darkness, as well as the light. It is intertwined. Figuratively, how do each of us light up our path of life each day with our thoughts and activities? We can surround our selves with others to talk things out with when we're afraid, we can prepare for those dark times in ways that give us more confidence. By choosing our path, perhaps taking another path, light will come, rather than darkness. Imagining a scenario that sheds light on a situation may help. There are so many options each one of us can personalize for ourselves.
So, when we're cranky because of the short days we can say that no sooner than the day seems so short and dark, before we know it, each day will begin to get longer and lighter! This happens every year, whether we like it or not. What choice will we make this day? Choose to shed light in those otherwise dark areas with optimistic thoughts? Maybe these next couple of months won't seem so long after all. The days will begin to get longer and lighter December 22. At least they did last year and the year before that...and that!!
