The Luminous: Be the Light that you can be

We see the world at a different scale of perspective. In fact, we do act according to our perspectives. And that is what fascinates me about life itself. I believe that it gives life meaning and purpose.

There are things that have sentimental value to us, whether it be a physical possession or a belief of a sort that can't be compromised with any monetary value, because within that context there is luminosity — a shining brim of light that gives life, that provides comfort, peace, and tranquility. Once we return to that thinking, immersed enough in it, the darkness begins to retreat, little by little, because it cannot bear the luminosity. How profound that is — that is the luminous power we choose to create and hold throughout a lifetime.

I myself hold things and philosophies that may differ, and at times even diverge from one another. Nonetheless, I treat them all as counsel — voices within, each offering a different angle of the same truth. As the primary decision-maker, I choose which voice to act on, and I accept the consequences that follow, even learn to welcome them.

The obstacles become lessons. The lessons become the path.

And through that path, resolution is found, growth is achieved, and something in us transcends the weight of what once seemed immovable.

We hold many things dearly. A simple pen given by a person we idolize became an illumination of our future. That immense feeling is what makes it special and must be cherished all throughout. It is an illumination. It can illuminate our path forward when life feels unbearable, as it sometimes will be. Looking back with the pen, the belief we hold, the things of the past that bring us joy and comfort — these are the reasons to continue living.

Surely, it will illuminate the things of the future. It will enliven us, energize us. That is the profound effect of illumination — of holding on with purpose and pride even when the tide is mighty. Even though the scale and magnitude of the wall in front of us can be beyond our comprehension, each of us is unique by our own nature. We act in accordance with what we believe. That is a noble pursuit — a worthy thing to do, especially if we truly believe that action is virtuous.

Precisely, that is the aftermath of illumination — of being luminous, not of the self alone, but of others. Be the light that you can be to the whole world. You cannot help others if you cannot endure the trials of life, and by accomplishing it through your very own illumination, you have come closer to the light.

The question is not whether you are prepared for the worst case, but rather, do you have enough light beaming in you with a conscious realization of your worth?

I assure you, you are worth more than you ever could think, and the darkness will lose its will to barge into your doorstep. That is luminescence — it can go through walls and have an effect on the other side. You are therefore the light of the world. Embody the truth that something greater within you awaits discovery.