Keep your inner lights on.

Like to share something from a book I read quite some time ago.


"...It's this light thing. A few people have strong inner lights. But most people have 'lights-out.' 'Lights-on' not only means a good heart; it also means really caring about other people's hearts.

"Now here's the main thing. Good is when people, no matter what their age, struggle to keep their lights alive. Good is when they help others with dim lights to make those lights brighter. Most of all, good is when they try to link up with other people who have good hearts.

"Okay, last idea. I think of the world as a huge mountain. But it's very dark and cloudy and smoky. You've got to climb the mountain. But it's all covered up and it's so hard to see. Even if you have a good light, it's not enough. You've got to find other people with lights. And when you get enough lights, then you can climb and not fall off. It's scary. You're not sure what's at the top. But with all the lights, you might get there. And even if you don't get there, you might help people on the way."

-From "A Fractured Mind: My Life with Multiple Personality Disorder" by Robert B. Oxnam

(By the way, this is a nice book for those interested in DID!)

I believe each and every one of us has this inner light within ourselves. It's just a matter of wanting to keep it alive or just simply let it die.

All of you have chosen the former and hopefully in many years down the road, you'll continue to keep your lights going strong and light up the paths of those who need your help.

Cheers,
Yingyi