Light and its Consequences

I've been thinking about light lately.

Assumptions:
1. Without light, I cannot see. 
2. Light makes everything manifest, i.e., it defines the things around me and       makes my experience of life more healthy. 
3. In my opinion, light represents truth.

Supposition:
I am walking around an unfamiliar room in a complete blackout, one in which I have never before been. I have eyesight, so my other senses still very much depend on that fifth sense. I do not know the the dimensions of the room, let alone any obstacles within the room (such as placement of furniture and other three dimensional objects). The only way for me to experience the room is to start to walk, bump into something, reroute and start over until I have completed my self-guided inspection to my satisfaction. It would take me a while to experience the room without stubbing my toes, unless I also used my hands as "feelers," thus, shortening the exploration time, but still limiting my capacity for understanding the room.


If I left the room before the lights were returned and was only able to tell others about the room based on my own experience in the dark, it would be quite subjective due to the fact that I would have been hindered by my senses plus been prejudiced by the emotions of my lack, i.e., pain and anger from stubbing my toes,  frustration and indecision based on my inability to see. I would have a limited "view" of the room. I do not think other sighted people would be able to distinguish the room in which I had explored based on my original estimate of it. I could not tell them what color were the walls, how high were the ceilings, where the doors were in placement to the windows, etcetera. Sure, I would have "felt" the room, but unless I had a three dimensional memory, I wouldn't be able to explain it in a way a sighted person could experience it.


As soon as light comes into this picture, things take on a different look, literally. I am now able to see the floor plan and colors, styles and placement of the furniture. I am able to distinguish the height, width, and length of the room. I would be aware of the state of cleanliness and messiness within the walking areas. I could safely say that I would be able to "look" about and experience that same room and totally be able to describe the room to others with a high degree of accuracy.


Application: 
The light presents a dimension of truth to the experience. It brings to "light" the visible arena of the room. The truth of the room brings with it not only a new experience of the room, but it unfolds the reality of the world in which I live. Because I am able to distinguish with my sight, I eliminate pain, anger, frustration and other emotions that my limited experience in the dark afforded me. As well, I am able to share my experience more fully and with greater accuracy.


When light separates darkness within my life, I begin to realize that there is a reality of separation between truth and untruth. Actions that I may have performed in the dark are now able to be seen from a new, educated and distinguished perspective. I once may have acted selfishly because all I could experience was myself and my own emotional health. Now I am able to distinguish the pain my actions have inflicted on others and the sorrow I feel for those action require a choice for a new action, namely an apology and assurance of changed behavior.


The light was the difference. The light brought about new information which I certainly needed to make comprehensive decisions to my new choices in living. The truth is unveiled by the separation of the darkness by the light. The truth of the situation brings changed behavior and a moral compass that I hadn't experienced before.


I must make a further note. When light comes into our lives and "highlights" bad behaviors, rotten thinking and sassy words, I have found that it may become easier to turn off the light instead of feeling remorse over the bad actions, morose thoughts and hurtful words. It may feel easier to stop the light so I can return to my previous state, thus deceiving myself into thinking I cannot change myself. Or I may focus on what the light is highlighting in my life and become depressed or anxious to the point that other unhealthy thoughts and actions ensue, such as self denigration or suicide; thus, the new course of deceived action may appeal more than a changed behavior from the light.


Conclusion:
A final thought is simply this: as I follow what the light is unfolding before me - as I recognize what I have done in the darkness - I begin to espouse an enlightened pathway of choices and behaviors. My way follows a lifestyle separating light from darkness and I am free to live a healthy, governed existence with no regrets or remorse.


To me, the consequences of having light in my life where I am able to enjoy a full, abundant life while sharing that experience with others close around me is immeasurable. I am far from being fully enlightened, but I am on a journey towards it. I find myself staying away from the deceptive dark areas that used to govern my experience. I put my faith in a God who helps light my path so that I may return to it should I walk off for a short time.


Having light in my life has changed me. My joy of living has increased. Regrets become fewer and are further apart. I am more healthily loving and respecting of myself which has granted me with pleasant surprises and unexpected opportunities of being able to help mentor others with my example and through outright active participation at others' requests. The fact that I am an example of the journey to healthy living is another pleasant surprise and blesses me to no end.

Yes, light is good. Yes, light has consequences which provide opportune choices. My experiencial suggestion is for one and all to look towards and stay in the light, to get out of and avoid the dark, and lastly to choose a healthy lifestyle of enjoying the consequences of light in your own life.