The true light never dies, but we human beings lack faith in that, and for good reason. Down here on Planet Earth, there is only darkness waiting to be transformed into light. The light never comes until we have exhausted our bits of darkness and have no one on earth to turn to.

In our sorrow, we flinch and struggle, sometimes for an entire lifetime. No true respite comes.

It is then that silence makes its entrance and it is nothing special, just a few moments at a time it arises and then disappears again.

Flickers of hope and eternal love amidst the bombs and the killings of the innocent..

All of this suffering has been foreseen by prophets, but that does us little good.

We ourselves must become the prophets and find rest from moment to moment.

God has not let anyone down, for this planet is not our true home. Our true home lies within.

We are home and hope whenever we remember our true nature.

Whatever happens on this tiny insignificant orb is not forever, but we are.

Our fears and tears will go on as long as this earth is at war with itself.

Find your peace within and nurture it, for nothing less will do.

Vicki Woodyard