Friday, 4 October 2013

Rekindle the Light

This quote by Albert Schweitzer comes to us via Hedy Schleifer:

"At times our own light goes out and it is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has great reason to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."

This quote resonated with me because there have been so many instances of  ‘re-kindler of the light’ in me! As I reflect on this quote I can see that this not only beautifully demonstrates that we are all, as relational human beings, connected energetically – we can either quench or relight each other! We can turn away from each other or turn towards each other. We cannot not be connected and influencing those around us and I believe that in our essence people want to lighten others' experiences and paths. 

My personal challenge is to increasingly stay aware of this as I move through my own life inviting myself to both stay a giver and receiver of light…