Where the light enters
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” ~Rumi
I spend a lot of time thinking about the quotes I post here. First, I hope they’re thought-provoking, informative, or useful to you in some way. Some of you tell me you prefer a dose of positivity to jumpstart your day; others like to be challenged to look at old problems in new ways.
At the same time, I try to consider whether or not the quotes are in sync with the news of the day or the cultural climate. When we wake up to news of another climate disaster or a mass shooting, for instance, it seems insensitive and disrespectful to share quotes on happiness and positivity.
We can’t deny the long, slow process of grieving. But we must keep putting one foot in front of the other while we rebuild and heal after tragedy and loss. We start by looking for the places where the light enters. ~CL
Cindy La Ferle
Throughout my career, I've worked as a book production editor, travel magazine editor, features writer, and weekly newspaper columnist. My award-winning lifestyles features and essays have appeared in many national magazines and anthologies, including Newsweek, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Writer's Digest, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella Grace, and more. My weekly Sunday "Life Lines" column ran for 14 years in The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and won a First Place (Local Columns) award from the Michigan Press Association. My essay collection, Writing Home, includes 93 previously published columns and essays focusing on parenthood and family life.
