I Wish
I wish you the ability
to develop the light that is within you,
to strengthen your spiritual faith,
to help your faith in yourself
to grow and thrive.
You have the gift of self-sufficiency,
and the possibility of growing into a person
who is strong and able.
But may you not grow too strong, though,
so that you reject the help and love
and caring of others
who wish to be there for you.
Balance your strength with your needs
and the needs of others to be helpful
and to show their caring.
I wish you the power of a perspective
that allows you to see the beauty
of the darkness,
no matter how threatening
your current situation,
or how uneasy you may feel.
There always is light for us to access,
whether it be the light of God
or the light of a close friend,
or even the light within ourselves
that is the power and the strength
with which we've all been blessed
to one extent or another.
I wish you light in your darkest hours.
When life seems to be confusing or empty,
and when your path seems to be hidden
in the shadows of
pain, doubt, despair, or unrest,
may you find the light inside of you
that will help you to see things
as they truly are,
for every night comes to an end,
every storm runs its course,
and light and peace always return to us.