Be The Light That Darkness Cannot Touch

The nightmare continues every day. The very thing we fear the most has come to look us right in the face, staring in our eyes. This little imp taps us on the shoulder, reminding us of all the stupid things we did, all the hurtful things, how we messed up, time after time.

We messed up time again, no one agrees with us, we are reminded that “they” are so much smarter, did things exactly right every time.

We are at a turning point. We can give up, turn, run for the hills to hide, but still there is the demon of fear lingering around the deep recesses of our mind.

Surely this little devil of fear tells us we can see how we don’t deserve to reach our dreams, or accomplish our goals.

Stand back! Truly look at everything from all sides. Become like an eagle, or an owl, or a hawk, with eyes that see far beyond the surface where the heart lies.

Try to be kind and loving. Put your mind in the thoughts of being kind, being positive, no matter how much doing so lays open our heart for others to stomp on, even though many others will think you have lost your mind.

When we try with all our hearts to do something toward our dream, with love, with pure knowledge, we are listening to spirit. Then we gain strength, we gain courage, we pass over the top of the highest mountain to reach the other side. Let this outlook enlighten your heart, mind and soul toward a new attitude, for a new beginning.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

The Quiet Strength Of Kindness

The spiritual power of kindness is so often overlooked. We tend to think strength is about boldness, loud voices, and visible victories. However, true strength lies in the quiet, steady glow of compassion. Real strength is about choosing love when it’s easier to judge, and in choosing peace when conflict tempts us.

This is the true Spirit of Might, as the Soul knows it, not as the world sees it. It is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, known in the Catholic tradition as fortitudo, meaning courage, inner strength, and spiritual resilience. It is the same Spirit that gave the Saints their unwavering devotion, allowed Christ to endure the cross, and empowers us today to stand in love when the world insists on fear.

Kindness is not weakness. It is wisdom in motion. Kindness aligns the heart with the eternal truth that love is the only power that truly transforms.

Love & Kindness Across Traditions

These fundamental spiritual values are nothing new. They echo through time and space, resonating in every culture and tradition. In indigenous teachings, for example, kindness is a sacred responsibility. The Lakota speak of mitakuye oyasin, meaning “all my relations,” recognizing that every living being is kin and deserves respect and compassion.

In Buddhism, karuna (compassion) is one of the four divine abodes, states of being that lead to enlightenment. The Buddha taught that easing the suffering of others is the path to wisdom. In Hinduism, the value of ahimsa, meaning nonviolence, extends to thoughts and words as well as actions. It is a call to live with gentleness toward all life and to see the divine in each soul.

In the Gospels, Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and forgive seventy times seven. His life is a living example of love incarnate. The fruit of the Spirit is described in Galatians: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the character traits of the spiritually awakened soul.

In Islam the Prophet Muhammad emphasized mercy and compassion, stating, “The merciful are shown mercy by the merciful. Be merciful on the earth, and you will be shown mercy from above.”

Love is so much more than a mere an emotion. Great mystics and sages, such as St. Francis of Assisi, Rumi, Teresa of Ávila, Paramahansa Yogananda, and the Dalai Lama, have all pointed to Love as a force of the Divine itself.

Bring in the light and the evil goes in a moment. Build up your character, and manifest your real nature, the Effulgent, the Resplendent, the Ever-Pure, and call It up in everyone that you see ~ Swami Vivekananda

Compassion In The Digital Age

In today’s world, where social media feeds on outrage and division and digital anonymity fosters cruelty, we need this reminder more than ever. The temptation to lash out, to correct others with venom, and to elevate ourselves by diminishing someone else are traps of the ego.

The soul’s path is higher. The path of love is always the narrow road, the harder way. It asks us to forgive even when there’s no apology and to extend grace even when it’s not reciprocated. Yet, it is the only road that leads to true peace.

In these times we live in, being spiritually conscious means being brave enough to stay soft in a hardened world. It means blessing trolls with silent prayers, stepping away from arguments that drain your energy, and finding your center again and again. Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek. Not in weakness and defeat, but in strength and power.

A Conscious Call To Rise

Let us choose light. Let us speak words that heal. Let us listen with empathy. Let us dare to be joyful, even in times of trial.

To be kind is to walk with angels. To love is to align with the heart of God. To be tolerant is to recognize the divinity in every imperfect soul.

So, let us rise in grace, not in noise. Let us take the hand of the Spirit and walk into the dawn of a new day. There, each choice to love over fear becomes a prayer, a revolution, and a return to who we truly are.

Come along, dear soul. The wagon of compassion is wide and welcoming. There is room for you, for me, and for all of us. Today, let us begin again with love.