Myriad Beacons of Goodness

Yes, the Arctic is warming, the seas are rising, the virus is taking lives, and our voracious species continues to blithely destroy everything of value that stands in its path.

But a powerful light can illuminate a cave that had always been dark, and there are beacons of pure goodness whose luster can sustain us and give us the strength to carry on.

They are masters and friends, the vehement activist, the farmers in India, the Indigenous people, and the quiet good neighbor, tree planters and animal rescuers, and writers and journalists.

All these people are “Nous sommes Charlie” (I am Charlie - is a slogan and logo created by French art director Joachim Roncin and adopted by supporters of freedom of speech and freedom of the press). All these people, like the farmers in India, are refusing to hate each other and fall prey to the cunning politicians’ divisive and oppressive policies.

May myriad beacons of goodness overpower the dark shadows of 2020, and may their resplendence inspire us to acknowledge and make good use of this precious human life. May we remember to light the way for others while there’s still time. Shine on!