1/8/2024 0 Comments Light at the end of the tunnelIt reminds me of an old Hungarian proverb that reads: “Life is like licking honey - licking honey off a thorn.”Įven time is an illusion when immersed in the menacing darkness of a harsh reality. So, how does one stay composed when ensnared in darkness? It was Carl Jung who once said: “As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.” Instead of surging towards the light, the smallest act forward renews our faith that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.Ĭontained within these small wins lie our yesterdays which give rise to new tomorrows. Nothing is certain, apart from this moment. “We are all on the same path… Our separation from each other is an illusion of consciousness.” - Albert Einstein “low light photography of hallway” by Matt Kochar on Unsplash Licking Honey Off A Thorn Therefore, focus on the smallest progress during your moments of despair, instead of looking to a tomorrow which may not arrive as you hope for. We gain great wisdom in our darkest hour, knowing our eternal soul cannot be obscured. This practice draws our attention to the present moment since that is all we have. ![]() During uncertain times, we must take each day as it comes. ![]() Many succumb to feelings of depression because they lose sight of a way out. The point isn’t to cultivate one thing as opposed to another, but to relate properly to where we are.” Otherwise, we will revisit the lessons in a different form until we experience them fully.Īuthor and Buddhist nun Pema Chodron explains how misery works together with joy and we mustn’t try to exclude it but embrace it: “We always want to get rid of misery rather than see how it works together with joy. To retreat is to lose sight of the personal growth life seeks to instil in us. We must advance through the shadow of darkness if we wish to realise the lessons contained within our experience. It was Winston Churchill who said: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Yet through the darkness, we surrender to life - all the while knowing we have little control after all. We may experience frailty in those dark moments, unable to make sense of our situation. The darkness cultivates strength of character, just as the light illuminates the murkiness of night. Occasionally, there’s little we can do to change our conditions.Īt other times, we wrestle with the ruins of despair, knowing the darkness cannot extinguish the light of our eternal being. When ensnared in darkness we have two choices: draw our attention to the fear or direct our focus towards the light.īy doing so we renew our faith and trust that relief will soon follow. How we internalise what unfolds, shapes our destiny. We are never stranded, however inhospitable the circumstances. “Persistent people are able to visualise the idea of light at the end of the tunnel when others can’t see it.” - Seth Godin “woman squatting and looking away from camera during daytime” by Aricka Lewis on Unsplash We Have Little Control Within this order, life reassures us nothing is permanent every experience endures its own rebirth. The light that shines on us is the contrast of light and dark, merged in the sea of duality.įor instance, the cycle of darkness in the evening gives rise to the light at dawn. And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me, shine on until tomorrow, let it be.” ![]() There’s a passage in the song Let It Be by the Beatles that reaffirms why we must allow circumstances to be as they are: “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be. ![]() This simple act of renewal strengthens our resolve because two souls walking into battle are soldiers in arms. To have others accompany us reaffirms our faith in someone to lean on when it matters. However unwelcoming our circumstances, we needn’t suffer alone. How did you deal with it and what did you learn from it, if anything? Yet, this is an illusion since we lose our place to the upheaval that surrounds us. Trapped in a grim shadow of darkness can be unrelenting, given the cycle of suffering offers no respite. However, these are inaccurate thoughts that can pull us deeper into this darkened state. It signifies the inner struggle where in moments of despair we feel helpless. The darkness can be terrifying when we’re stuck, unable to navigate our way ahead. In such moments it’s natural to look for a way out, yet we should trust that a turning point awaits us further down the road. The tunnel represents our life’s journey, filled with darkness. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but first we must inhabit the darkness with complete faith knowing respite awaits ahead. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but the way out is through.” - David Allen “man standing near street lights” by Warren Wong on Unsplash Nothing Is Permanent
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