Black & White Wednesday ~ Light

"There are two kinds of light ~ 

the glow that illuminates

and the glare that obscures."

James Thurber

I ask myself:

With my words, do I build others up? Encourage them? 

               Or is it all me talk? My worries, woes, accomplishments?

With my actions, do I serve others? Strive to make their way easier?

                 Or do I perform? Need to be noticed?

With my mind, am I open to learning? To exploring new paths, new ideas?

              Or am concerned with being right? Being sure? Am I stuck?

And with my heart, do I react with compassion and kindness?

                   Or do I feel, deep down, "Thank goodness I'm not like them."

I ask myself...

Yes, isn't that the point? 
Searching. Asking. 
And striving to transform any of my glare into a warm glow.

Please join me!

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{I'm also linking up with Communal Global}