Believing In The Light It is in the plan of the Universe that we try to live each day in the light of the divine. We blame ourselves and sometimes feel guilty for perhaps falling short of this plan. But we are nevery really out of the Light of God. We are here to learn our lessons the best we can. It is our hope that we help those around us learn their lessons in the most loving, compassionate, and caring way. When our path finds it's way to a new and dear friend we feel joy and love and happiness. We laugh and play and learn the meaning of friendship and our friends in learning their lessons with the most gentle of situations. But sometimes our lessons are hard ones to learn. We feel sad and uncomfortable when we can't help or when we feel that we may be the cause. We send our light and love and still sometimes a black cloud shadows our light. It is these situations that bring us pain and sorrow and cause us to doubt our power and strength. But it is these trials and tribulations that make us strong. These times help us to reach out each day and get closer to the light of the Universe. There is no reason to doubt or feel guilty. The thought itself should tell you that the light is still around you. Because if you did not question, you would not learn. We never want to cause paoin or hardships for our friends. We never intentionally set out to hurt someone or take away their self-empowerment. But the Universe is always putting us to the test, causing us to grow and become strong. To realize that no one can hurt us, because only we can allow ourselves to feel pain. To realize that no one can take our strength away from us, unless we give it away. To realize that we are never alone. Because when we believe in ourselves, we always have a friend. To know that the greatest gift from one friend to another is the gift of love. And the greatest gift to yoursef is to love, believe in yourself and to trust the power and glory of the light that surrounds you each day.   2/1989