“The only thing faster than light is the darkness.”—‘Mrs. Which’, A Wrinkle in Time
Today is Easter (Resurrection) Sunday in the Christian Church. I watched the latest A Wrinkle in Time film with my family, the other day. I couldn’t help but see a Jesus and Spiritual theme to the move—a theme of universal connectedness and light v. darkness. While not my usual type of movie, I enjoyed it. It was timely in this period of great divisiveness and entitlement.
The above quote from Oprah Winfrey’s character, Mrs. Which, really struck me. It parallels my post from yesterday, “Do Good” (which, by the way was inspired and written before I saw the movie). It fits with the quote: “Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another” (Plato). This is one of those Celestine Prophecy moments where I feel led (by the Light, perhaps?) to consider this.
There is a battle of light v. darkness and good v. evil. Whatever one’s religious or spiritual inclinations, it is impossible to deny. The concern remains, which will win.
There is a call for warriors in this world—not unlike the story theme of A Wrinkle in Time. The call is not to battle darkness with darkness. Rather the call is to be the light.
Darkness may be faster than light, but yields no power against the light. Turn out the lights in a room, and, while it may appear pitch black for a moment, if there is a way for light to enter, light will find its way. I struggle with my family turning on (and leaving on) lights in the house. I try to tell my children to let their eyes adjust, and they will be able to see. I am realizing that I am missing a teachable moment. If only I can get them to see that the light is there if they are patient and just let it in.
A single candle can add much light to a room. I am always moved by the church tradition (often at a Christmas service) of illuminating candles one by one in a darkened room. Quite quickly, the room becomes filled with light.
Society is becoming overwhelmed with darkness—protests, angry memes on social media, social segregation, technology addiction, divisiveness, etc. There is a call for warriors to bring light. Do good.
“We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us thru that darkness to a safe and sane future” (John F. Kennedy). Do good.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”—Martin Luther King, Jr.