Allow your deep rooted faith, in HOPE, to calm your agitated emotions, ill – thoughts, and fears in order to ride out the stormy waters of the days that surround you.

Joseph Panek (2010), wrote an artistic article painting a beautiful picture of The “Lighthouse” as its’ main subject …

 

A Lighthouse is a tall circular stone structure erected upon the highest point of land that is closest to the sea and its potential dangers. It notifies sailors that land is near and warns them that they are approaching rocks, reefs and shallow waters which must be navigated with caution.

The Lighthouse stands alone and tall in both light and darkness, acting as a saviour to the lost, as a focal point which symbolizes strength, guidance and safe harbour; it is a Spiritual “Welcome Mat” for all those who are travelling by sea.

Metaphorically, as the element of Water represents human emotion(s), the Lighthouse is a symbol for spiritual strength and emotional guidance which is available to ALL of us during the times we feel we are being helplessly tossed around in a sea of inner turmoil.

With these thoughts in mind, let us now explore the metaphors which are related to, and are associated with, the symbol of the Lighthouse.

Storms consist of both wind (air) and rain (water). Air is the element representing the mind, water is the element representing the emotions, and the storms symbolize our distressed thoughts, worries, and fears. Metaphorically, the storms are our inner demons which torment both our mind and our soul filled spirit.

The rocks, reefs, and the shallow waters symbolize the final dangers and miseries which seem to accompany the end of any turbulent voyage. Just as the saying goes, “its always darkest before the dawn”, things always seem the most dangerous and hopeless as we reach the end of an emotional turmoil. This is the point when we feel like tossing up our hands and giving up. However, it is just after this point that our problems tend to end up being solved.

The strength of the Lighthouse is symbolized by its location. It is erected at the highest point of land which is closest to the sea and its dangers. Its circular construction makes it impervious to the most bitter gales which time and nature can hurl at it. As the circle is a symbol of divinity, the circular structure of the Lighthouse symbolizes both stable and reliable spiritual guidance during our mental and emotional storms.

The beacon is the guiding light, the illuminated eye, which shines in ALL directions enabling ALL who are adrift at sea to use it as a focal point in order to steer towards the calm waters of the safe harbour which the Lighthouse oversees.

The symbol of the Lighthouse reminds us that, regardless of how turbulent our emotional seas may become, we need only focus on its’ guiding light and let it lead us closer and closer to the point that we are now closer to the Lighthouse than we were to the darkness and the danger.  Avoiding the opposite and the reverse of “Lived” is most definitely the goal.

Once we are safe within our “Harbour of Tranquility” we are better able to evaluate the emotional tides and currents which are temporarily disturbing our voyage. Once our emotional storm finally passes, we can once again set out to sea and enjoy heavenly skies, calm seas, and the prosperous baptizing waters as we cheerfully sail away from dangerous destinations and move towards new horizons, new lands, new kingdoms, and new worldly adventures.

 

During a period of testing and trial, pain and sorrow, darkness and uncertainty, such a time may be filled with nothing but restlessness, emptiness, hopelessness, trembling of faith, lack of direction, and an absence of a guiding light. However, remember that this given “Miracle of Life” has plans for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

But yes, in the midst of the darkness, hardships, and an immensely difficult time; our human hearts may be troubled and our faith may be on the verge of giving up BUT we must Always remember the storm tossed ships at sea and their crews that are patiently being guided to safety via the illuminating and steadfast Lighthouse.

When in Darkness, The “Light” Shines Brightest … and … when You seek the Light You’ll find the Light especially when you Faithfully seek it with ALL your Heart and every Fibre of your Being, for if you are adrift you know that it will lead you to safety and salvation.  In life, and on the waters, keep your eyes glued on the sacred “Lighthouse” it will provide the way, the light, and the most truest route out of the dangerous darkness – We ALL need a “Symbolic” Lighthouse in our lives to help us out of dark times. Cheers to The “Lighthouse” – High Praise To The “Lighthouse” 😉

 

 

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Nelson Beltijar
www.ThePositiveDrip.com

 

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