Walk into a dark room. At first visibility is limited and very foreign, but as time progresses eyes adjust, visibility is not as constrained, and foreign feelings leave. The point in which our eyes adjust to the darkness is difficult considering it is separated by a blink. I've observed this phenomenon take place in my life and the lives of people around me. I would identify the dark room as habits and character; our choices, the catalyst. What astounds me the most is the difficulty in identifying ourselves in the dark. Our perception changes in a blink. It isn't until we see some sort of light that we begin to recognize the darkness. In darkness we lose sight of ourselves. It covers us completely or in other words affects all aspects of our lives.
We have two kinds of choices: choices of light and choices of dark. Good choices are those that dissipate darkness. They are choices that allow us to see ourselves and give us clear perspectives. They are the choices that allow us to progress more rapidly because we see where we are going.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Dark vs light
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It reminds me of the talk someone gave about a white shirt turning shades of gray. Over time, you don't notice it but comparing it to a new white shirt, it become very obvious. It's easy to stay in the dark...it takes effort to be in the light.
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