Doctrine and Covenants 50:24

Sources of Light

Nigh upon the rocky coast, there lives a stalwart soul

beloved by so many for his quintessential role.

Few have ever seen his face, and yet they all still know:

If direction they are seeking, toward his residence to row.

Lustrous light he beams; for all to see in every hour.

To warn approaching seamen of the rocks that would devour.

Though ever bright and constant the keeper's flame doth shine

other lights, he knows, have fought to keep the boats in line.

Those lights he won't extinguish, as he beckons through the foam;

for he honors each and every source that helps to bring men home.

Note: text written at 6am...infer what you will. :-)

On finding hope in dark times

I believe that there is so much in this world worth living for.  There is so much beauty, love, and hope.  So many reasons to laugh and smile.  We cannot deny that we live in a world that is sometimes unsafe.  It is a sad truth that people at times use their agency to hurt others.  But there are always people- in fact, there are always MORE people- who are using their agency to create beauty.  The more we look for, observe, and become like those people, the helpers, the more beautiful our world will become.  Let us acknowledge the evil, but promote the light.

As President Uchtdorf says:

"Understand and accept that darkness exists, but choose not to dwell there."