I BELIEVE
I embraced the glow
Listening to intangible truths
And I but a mortal can only wonder
At that which I cannot see
But know and feel to be.
Penny L. Howe, 2012
photo Yaroslav B. Russia
I believe that deep inside lies a flame. A light if you will. I call it faith. I don’t mean religion. Religion is how many chose to embrace, celebrate and nurture their faith. But faith comes in all formats and I believe in each one of us exists this glowing essence. Faith is the language of the soul. The glow from within.
The flame glows mightily for some and almost imperceptibly for others. But it’s always there, none the less.
Some spend their lives disbelieving what their soul whispers to them in the night. Some spend their lives questioning that which they cannot understand even though they feel it inside. Some spend their lives on a quest embracing that which they cannot understand but chose to accept. And some radiate the glow from within for all to see.
Faith is the language of our soul and whatever you decide to accept and believe, it will always be there inside, waiting to come forth. I believe faith is the flame that shines within your soul that brightens your hopes, your dreams, your possibilities, your life. This I believe.
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Beautiful expressions. Reading this post I feel like sharing a quote “I close my eyes so I can see”! It is the intangibles that we need to see.
Thank you and cheers.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. I love your quote. Have a great day today! 🙂
I very much agree with you Penny. This is such a wonderful post… really makes us realize we are one – not separate — and though we may believe different things, really it is all about that flame – that light…the one each of us possess regardless of how bright it seems at any given moment. A beautiful post, one that leaves us thinking. You are really good at this my wise friend ~ Goodnight now – as I head into my tub with the flame of my candle illuminating the room 🙂 Much Love!
Thank you Robyn for your lovely words, enjoy the rest of your evening. Much love back to you. 🙂
Salam Penny 🙂 gorgeous words stemming from gorgeous feelings . Thanks for sharing them .Many blessings to you 🙂
Thank you, and you in return. May your night be peacefully and filled with rest! 🙂
Sometimes we just need to turn off everything for a while, and we’ll hear that quiet call. Lovely post! ~ Wendy
Thanks Wendy, I so agree with you! 🙂
A nice way to begin my day.
Thank you Michael.
So beautifully written Penny!
Thank you so much!
I’ve felt that flame flicker. But – faith has kept me going…
I like how you said “I don’t mean religion.”
Thanks Rosy, I believe in what I call the Universial religion, I know God has room for everyone.
“Faith is the language of our soul” – I love this!
Thanks Stefanie, Wouldn’t it be great if everone spoke this language? 🙂
I believe the world would instantly become a more peaceful and loving place. 🙂
Truth
Thank you boomie, I always appreciate your comments, hope your day is being a good one for you! 🙂
I believe you are right on. The spirit inside doesn’t need to follow a religion to be spiritual, but some peoples’ flame is lit by their strong faith within a religion and that’s okay too. Without it they may flounder about.
Whatever lights your flame works for me 🙂
Thank you! I’m in total agreement with you. Well put. There’s room for all of us out there isn’t there?)
great insights
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
Sometimes faith is extinguished by chronic wind a rain and then hope may evaporate as well. Then it is choice time. To become extinguished or keep lighting matches. I’ll take the latter approach. Faith reminds it can’t wind and rain forever.
That is very true, well spoken, thank you Carl. 🙂
I’m glad you said “I don’t mean religion”. When people say faith, I tend to switch off. But I’m glad I didn’t. It was a very interesting story that certainly made me think from a different angle. Thank you. And well done on the award.
Mondrak I really appreciate your words. I agree with you about words that “turn people off”. Thank you so much, I’m hoping your day is going well for you!
I think…believe…there is something in me that can never be revealed or known to others. Not that I don’t try, but it is so deep that no words can explain.
I have often struggled to let this person out. I often wonder how others see me. It is very difficult if not impossible to see your own self.
To every person/friend/relative we are a different person. And we see others differently from how they are seen by others.
Talk about rambling on. Best stop before others see me as all Mixed Up. 🙂
I don’t know how to break this to you, mixedupmeme, but I believe that person buried deep in there is coming out. With each word you write I can see you becoming the person you were meant to be. Your personality is delightful, hold fast, there’s good things ahead! 🙂
Something tells me I should stop while I am ahead.
And something tells me I will not. lol
Thanks for your support.
Count on it! 🙂
Very nice , actually a phenomenal moment of insight and flame . thank you you are sharing Such beautiful thoughts with us
Stephan I always appreciate your comments so much. thank you for such lovely words of praise! 🙂
how beautiful, so true 🙂
Thank you len for your kind words, I appreciate them very much! 🙂