I AM A LIGHT


" I am  Light, I am a Light, I am a light in this world, and I shine, I shine, I shine..."

Karen Drucker

What is one thing that most people who believe in a faith tradition of any kind believe in? I think it is light. I am the light of the world, says Christianity. Kwanza uses candles to represent important qualities in life, such as work and responsibility, unity, self-determination, purpose, creativity and faith. In the Jewish tradition, eight candles represent the miracle of the one day's worth of oil that lasted eight days until the rededication of the new Temple. Buddhism and Hinduism light candles for enlightenment and tradition.  In New thought, light represents that which dispels the darkness, or enlightenment.

What does light mean to all of us in our daily lives? I think it means the kindness we can share with others; the openness of our eyes and heart to see and feel what needs our loving attention; opening the blinds to let the light in. The world hungers for love and compassion, all of us wish to be seen for who we are and what we have to offer. We have the ability to share our light and shine.

Karen Drucker's verses to her song include "I am a light, You are a light, We are a light", and the last line ends with, "We shine, we shine, we shine so bright."

How do you shine? Do you spread your light with the world around you? Does your smile light up the room? Each of us plays an important part it sharing the light, so shine your light brightly.

Love and Light,

Rev Sandy Smith


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