“What if desire wasn’t 
an urge to be tamed, 
but a beacon of truth 
to be followed?”
Danielle LaPorte

The dictionary has a number of definitions for the word beacon:

1. a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
2. a tower or hill used for such purposes.
3. a lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels.

One must read down to the fifth and sixth definitions to fully understand the name of this blog:

5. a person, act, or thing that warns or guides.

6. a person or thing that illuminates or inspires.

In this, my 70th year on earth, I am motivated to share some of the wisdom I’ve gained through a lifetime of trial and error. It is my sincere hope that some of what I write serves as a guide for others who might be experiencing similar struggles in their own lives. More importantly, however, the purpose of this blog is to inspire readers to live lives of integrity, compassion, kindness, and concern for the common good. 

Many of my blog posts include stories. In my teaching career, I often told stories. I believed that my students were far more likely to remember a story than just basic facts. I enjoyed sharing real-life or fictitious stories which exemplified the lessons I was teaching. 

Likewise, it is through the stories I share here that I attempt to guide, illuminate, and inspire readers in ways that will be beneficial to them. I hope those who read A Beacon of Light find some guidance, illumination, and inspiration in my writing.

Photo Credit: Dagny Drudge, Nassau, Bahamas