LOST AND TRUE

Sometimes knowing the truth can be less that a path towards light. For if the truth is other than one we want to embrace we can end up running from it.

And then we can get lost in the process. Be unable to find out who we really are. Then get trapped in some hole of thinking that keeps in the dark.

What makes it bad is when you don't even know you are lost. Some will think they are in the light.

But then that is part of knowing the truth that can truly be a detriment. When we use it to impress, but never learn.

Such is the nature of life. And tidbit of facts and we think we are sages. Then one goes toddling off blinding the truth's candle and not noticing how one fell in a hole.

I think pride is a big factor. It truly does impact the eyes. We think we are so wise and the whole time have learned nothing.

Which is where God comes to touch and teach. He lets the truth shine for the right reasons.

Because we quickly learn that He is the source of light and not us. That His light flows with wisdom.

If we hold onto it correctly we end up being able to have it shine on the path we follow. Then we don't end up lost in our own arrogance.

Only problem is accepting God is the author and not us. That He inspires and it is His candle that is the light.

If we are able to keep that in our mind and not treat the wisdom as some kind of reward, then we can avoid the pitfalls of such boasting. For truth is never our personal domain.

It is God's realm. And we are privy to visit it. Do so with the right view and one can be blessed.

Take a detour by thinking we are special and it only leads to dead ends. This is never the way that brings joy or happiness.

But if one is so busy showing of the light then we might not even notice. Until it is too late.

Sad is the step that one thinks will enlighten, but leads to night. Then we stumble along and never find the right direction.

Unless we stop and finally see the reality that God's light is only true source of guiding.