Light gives of itself freely, filling all available space. It does not seek anything in return; it asks not whether you are friend or foe. It gives of itself and is not thereby diminished. ~Michael Strassfeld
Our clematis is blooming outside the kitchen window. It's snuggled between an old gold juniper and an Annabelle hydrangea. It struck me how this jewel in the garden enjoys the morning light. All of its blooms are turned to absorb the warming presence.
Strassfeld compares our love and interest in others as a light. The quote encourages one to ask how much light do I have within? To what extent am I emanating that light to others? How selfless am I in sharing this light?
This evening I am accompanying our church sponsored immigrant family to a community soccer game. The six year old boy loves soccer and has scored a goal in each of the last four games. It has been gratifying also to teach the family some ESL once a week in the evening. Small slivers of light...
