"Never dim your light, so others may shine. When you do, the entire world becomes darker."
Not sure where I heard that. Probably some feel good movie. Either way, it's stuck with me. I think I used to do that. Hell, I think I still do. I think most people I know do. It sounds a little selfish on the surface. But ... I wonder. Is leading by example without merit? Who do we really help when we "dim our own light"?
I'm sure I intended on going somewhere specific with this entry when I started, but the point remains elusive. Perhaps I am afraid to let my light shine, because it would mean I have let go of things I held as utmost truths. Perhaps I am afraid to let my light shine because I fear the unleashing the inner asshole. Perhaps I am afraid that my light is not that bright at all. I believe I still have a lot of introspection to do here. Maybe that's why the point remains elusive. I hoped putting down the words would help, but some journeys you have to walk entirely within.
"I haven't a clue as to how my story will end. But that's all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don't conclude that the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars?" -- Unknown
Who or what inspires you?
Not sure where I heard that. Probably some feel good movie. Either way, it's stuck with me. I think I used to do that. Hell, I think I still do. I think most people I know do. It sounds a little selfish on the surface. But ... I wonder. Is leading by example without merit? Who do we really help when we "dim our own light"?
I'm sure I intended on going somewhere specific with this entry when I started, but the point remains elusive. Perhaps I am afraid to let my light shine, because it would mean I have let go of things I held as utmost truths. Perhaps I am afraid to let my light shine because I fear the unleashing the inner asshole. Perhaps I am afraid that my light is not that bright at all. I believe I still have a lot of introspection to do here. Maybe that's why the point remains elusive. I hoped putting down the words would help, but some journeys you have to walk entirely within.
"I haven't a clue as to how my story will end. But that's all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don't conclude that the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars?" -- Unknown
Who or what inspires you?
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I don't think anything inspires me, actually. Inspires me to live my life? Perhaps life itself, and all the experiences, good and not so necessarily so, that it allows you to have. I was never good with these types of questions.