A person at peace can immediately recognize a consciousness in crisis, whereas those in crisis cannot fully understand themselves or others. This is the eternal challenge with ignorance — ignorance can't see itself. It is very difficult to be a light in someone's life who lives in darkness. Bright souls cause dim eyes to squint. People often turn away from advice because they need something others can never offer them — discovery. As much as we would like to help others avoid pain, sometimes...
Published on February 22, 2014 01:15