The way up.

“….Dante and every other spiritual master knew that the only way up is down. When we live in convenient darkness, unaware of our sins, we will never make spiritual progress. So we need the light, however painful it is. But then we can begin to rise. ”

Bishop Robert Barron

When one is laid low in life, it can become comforting to remain in the dark. There is a sense of acknowledgment, that it is where “things” put you. Choices, circumstance, adversity, loss accumulate. Shutting you off from what can eventually become right. But only when you choose to perceive the light. And move towards it.

There are no expectations when you remain in the dark. Just that it is accepted as the way of life. Moreso a sentence than an existence so to speak.

But once you see the shine around the edges, feel the warmth of its glow and sense the tug at your core, the dark begins to feel less like home. It may be an arduous path requiring excruciating examination, openess and honesty. Ego and self will need to remain behind in the dark. For there is no place for them in the light.

We all have our demons in a multitude of shapes, depths and forms. They are adept at finding safe houses within your being. But only through the light can they finally be seen for what they truly are. Once and for all. And then surrendered and left behind. Leave them to live out the balance of their time in nooks that only populate the dark.

Embrace the light.

Trust where it leads you.

Let it take you where you are meant to go.

The way up.