In the middle of the night, instead of being in the light of day, there is only darkness and our view is completely different. Darkness affects our ability to see, our depth perception is altered, and we have to use our other senses to find our way. Although we can’t see it, even when we’re completely encompassed by the dark, the sun is still shining and light is still vibrant somewhere else. We are simply in the shadow for a time until the earth rotates enough for us to return to the light again. In our lives, when things go wrong and we are facing difficulty and problems, if they are intense and far reaching, we may feel like we’re stuck in darkness. We may struggle to find the way forward, feel lost trying to find our footing and stumble as we push ahead. Hard times by their very definition are not easy. When it’s dark and hard to see, when we don’t know where our next step should be or where we’re headed, it may seem as though the darkness will overcome us. But even in our worst moments, there is still light ahead. It will always return and nothing can prevent us from reaching it. If we remember the dark is only a shadow, and we are constantly moving back toward the light, we will find the confidence we need to navigate through. Darkness is always temporary. There is no problem so pervasive it stays with us forever. Our situation will change, our circumstances will improve, and the light will return. We are brave enough to face any challenge, and strong enough to find our way through. The light is always just ahead, and we can keep moving forward until we reach it.
Babies learn to walk by first learning to crawl. Once that’s mastered they begin to pull themselves up on their feet and practice balancing. Soon they let go and take their first step forward, and then are off and running. When we’re facing a difficult situation and it’s hard to see, we can start defining the parameters of the problem we’re facing. Every problem, no matter how complex, can be taken apart and understood. With each factor we solve, we take a step forward. As we continue finding the answers we move further from the darkness of not knowing, into the complete light of understanding. We are capable of managing and resolving any issue we must face. We can move forward and find the road ahead.
We don’t have to wait for someone or something else to shed light on any issue. We are intelligent and have great reserves of experience from which to pull the information and wisdom necessary. We already have all the light we need inside us. We can be confident in trusting our ability to find the way forward, and persevere with each detail until we find all the answers. There is greatness inside us and nothing is strong enough to overcome us. We are capable and tenacious, and will find every solution.
Today if you feel like you’re groping around in darkness trying to find the way forward, and are confused and unsure you will succeed, trust yourself and the great wisdom you possess. Everything you need is there for you. You are strong and capable, and nothing is too difficult for you to manage. Take the first step forward toward the light. You will succeed and find sunshine again.
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