The Transference of Light.
What is a reflection? It may be an image that allows you to see yourself in a different way, or maybe a deeper thought upon a subject or event that yields greater knowledge, deeper wisdom, a surer peace.
But at its heart, at its very core, a reflection is the movement of a photon from one source to another direction.
And the movement of a photon is really the transference of light.
Today marks the first anniversary of this work, that started as a personal search to find the voice inside of me that had been stifled under years of frustration, confusion and sadness. Over the last year I have written over 250 pieces of work. That amount seems staggering to me.
Yet night after night, I sit at this laptop and the words flow from within. Sometimes the piece almost writes itself, and some days I feel like I am squeezing the very language, concepts and contexts of this work from a dried husk that refuses to give up its moisture.
Yet day after day, piece after piece, the work has progressed. And along the way, something magical has happened.
People have shown up to like, comment and share both this work, and their thoughts and ideas. When I began writing, I wondered if anyone would find it worth reading, and yet I am moved beyond words with gratitude for the kindness that has been shown me.
From a desire to be transparent, I have shared some of my highs, and more importantly, my lows, and this ‘community’ has been understanding and supportive.
This last year has been a privilege and a blessing.
And as I move into the second year of this work, I find myself carried upon a cloud of ideas. I feel that I need to do better in explaining the concepts that I feel I can share.
I have a desire to begin to widen the scope of this work into relationships and communication, as well as reflections and a philosophy of life. I find within me an eagerness to expand the depth of our interactions, and serve you at a higher level than I have so far.
In short, I wish to become a transference of light.
I realize that I need to share not just my words, but my voice and my vision. And the thought of that fills me with trepidation, because although I strive to maintain my own counsel, I am not immune to the thoughts and feelings of others.
In growing forwards, I must lay down my fears and move beyond them, treading each step forward into the mist of tomorrow with courage, compassion and clarity.
My fervent desire is that I can share the truths I find as I grow, and the things that I share can help you to find a greater happiness, a deeper fulfillment, and a more profound sense of peace.
For ours is a universe of war and wonders, pain and passion, success and struggle, sadness and peace. I wish to serve you in a way that will bring you a greater light in your universe, and that you might share that with others along your way.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am most blessed to share this world with you. Here's to our next year together.
Alan Barnes.
Morning Reflections.
December 11, 2018.