Everyday Canvas

On Eclipse

Prompt: Eclipse
What does the word 'eclipse' mean to you? And what about the darkness in some areas of life where we need to seek clarity and light?

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Eclipse is where one being or celestial body is made to move into the shadow of another. Today, April 8,2024, is the total solar eclipse. It means the silly moon is daring to obscure our majestic sun.

But in jest only and depending where one stands, both today and throughout our existence. This may easily mean that dark periods in our lives such as personal struggles, failure, loss and all other crises are only shadows. Like the moon veiling the sun's light, these hardships can block or mar our sense of purpose, hope, and happiness, leaving us in the shadow of despair.

Yet, during such eclipses in life, we appreciate the light of our good times, and if we are sane and stable enough, we know that these eclipses can only be fleeting. In such moments we need to turn inward, to find that lost light outside inside of us and realize that such moments are the creation's or the Creator's (whichever you believe in) way of testing our mettle, challenging our beliefs, and thus, shaping our characters.

Especially when we realize what seems to be light lost is not lost. That light was untouched and undiminished but was only covered up to be discovered again. This realization is resilience and it transforms us into being better and enjoying this human experience with courage and hope.

Has there been eclipses in my own life? Yes, of course, and too many to count or to caliber. Did I learn from them? I certainly hope so. Otherwise, I wouldn't even dare write in my blog every single day without lamenting my existence. So, I hope and believe this game will end with eclipses 0 to Joy's every win (well, mostly ).

After all, in the games of light and shadow, light always wins.



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