Boat & Beacon

I am constantly inspired by the creativity and hard work of others. For me a new song, book, or even business opportunity can be just the message needed to move forward in the direction of our dreams.

This morning I was introduced to this beautiful song, " Beacon" by an artist named Morgxn. (In fact, I've been listening to the whole album and loving it.) The potent line from the chorus that caught me was, "Sometimes we're the boat, sometimes we're the beacon."

As I listened I chuckled a bit as my last blog post was about steering your boat in a new direction, and so the synchronicity was powerful. The metaphor continuing in this way, because it's an accurate and beautiful representation of what is coming through. As we continue on this journey of life that is ever-evolving, with its challenges and wins, there are ebbs and flows of our experiences that ask us to show up in different ways. A variety of moments, even day to day, may call us to stand as a Light for others on the path. Yet other times we may be the boat that feels like it might sink and we can't see ahead through the stormy seas.

But there is always hope, the weather shifts, and in fact we can stand as both boat and beacon even simultaneously when needed. 

It takes bravery to shine your light for others to see, especially if you've been in a dark place before or still. And it takes bravery to move in the direction of the light when the pull of darkness  is so strong. 

So today this song reminds me that sometimes we can lead and sometimes we need to be led. It reminds me to be open to receive support when the waters get rocky and to trust that beacon of light to point me in a new and different direction--where the skies are clear and the waves are calm.

We are brave, every day.

I love you, keep going.