One Thousand Points of Light

I considered forgoing today's article with all the new 30-second videos being created along with this weekly task. But then guilt popped up for a quick hello.

I woke up thinking that if I am to write today, I should work on something light-hearted. Perhaps if I needed a laugh or two, you might as well. After a reasonable amount of time, I have concluded that my limbic system is not working properly. Perhaps my humor center needs a reboot.

But there is something on my mind and it’s been there for a couple of weeks.

I considered forgoing today's article with all the new 30-second videos being created along with this weekly task. But then guilt popped up for a quick hello.

I woke up thinking that if I am to write today, I should work on something light-hearted. Perhaps if I needed a laugh or two, you might as well. After a reasonable amount of time, I have concluded that my limbic system is not working properly. Perhaps my humor center needs a reboot.

But there is something on my mind and it’s been there for a couple of weeks.

I first heard the phrase in 1989 during the Inaugural Address given by George H.W. Bush. Maybe the connection with politics is what resurrected this concept. I looked it up and the Points of Light nonprofit organization is still alive and well after nearly 4 decades. I am determined to spend some time looking into this institution when I’m done typing.

There is nothing further I wish to share other than the following quotes from well-recognized sources.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

“Points of Light uplifts and inspires people to make the world a better place. We’re not waiting for something that’s going to happen 10 years down the road, we can change someone’s life right now, today, in this moment,” said Patrick Dempsey.

"We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light… We all have something to give." President George H.W. Bush, Founder of Points of Light

It's my hope and prayer that each of us can find a way to share our light with others.

Have a great week!

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