Be the light

I tell people quite often to be a light to the people in their lives. It was not until I was texting my friend Lyssa last night that I realized something about light. Far too often we look to guide others with our light. If that's you, although your intentions I'm sure are pure, you are missing the boat. When I tell people to be the light for others, I really mean be the warmth in their life. The world is full of darkness, dampness, and cold individuals. People who every day are so focused on themselves that they are rude to others, damaging to those around them, and worst of all they are people who give off nothing but frigid vibes.

I have met all types of people in this world. Happy people, sad people, intelligent people, people full of life, and people full of hate. I used to think it was my job to guide them through their dark times. I thought that by giving advice on their situation I was able to help them grow as a person. I never once tried to think about what helps me grow or what helps everything grow for that matter. Light. Plants can have all of the rich soil they need to grow, all of the space they need, all of the water that they need...but without light, they will not grow. Without the warm energy from the sun (or greenhouse lighting, thanks technology) the plant will not grow. It might be helpful to be there for people and give advice, that's totally cool. The real challenge, the real way to help someone, is to love them regardless of their situation. The challenge is to give the warmth of light and not just the visual aid that light gives. Love with your whole heart. Tell people how awesome they are. Mention to a coworker how beneficial they are in the work environment. I have a guy who sits next to me, his names Brian. He's a super cool guy and he always tells me that he has no friends because friends suck. So guess what, I am his friend. He makes my days at work fly by with his random outbursts about an assortment of topics and his very caring spirit. He mentions to me how he knows I'm different than most of the people in my building, how he can tell I truly care about people and how he appreciates it. That is what I'm talking about, stop trying to fix peoples flaws and learn to love them for them.

My friend Lyssa has been a huge inspiration to me. She constantly tells me about the people she meets and her interactions with them. She told me she randomly met some kids while she was hiking that were just out of rehab and how most people would judge them immediately after hearing that. She was light to them, she talked to them and showed them genuine care. This is what I want each and everyone reading this to do. Be genuine. Love with an unconditional love. Be the warmth in the world.

I love you all!!!

Lets have a productive Monday shall we?!?

Chris, Heir of Slytherin


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