Jennifer Russo

Robert Alden once said that, “There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of even one small candle” and it got me thinking about the truth of that statement. I am one of those people who likes it to be pitch dark when I sleep. A sliver of an opening in the curtain or a blinking light on an electronic will invade this darkness, no matter how small it might be. If we really consider this to its fullest extent, something can obscure the light for a time, but the light still exists behind it just waiting for its opportunity to shine. Likewise, when the light comes in, it doesn’t just block out the darkness…it utterly DESTROYS it, allowing us to see all that is around us. The darkness has no choice but to respect the light.

If we take this into practice, we can be that light for ourselves or for others going through the darkest times. The vision becomes clearer not only externally, but internally as well, by introducing light, love and positivity. It’s important to remember it only takes the slightest bit of these things to make a huge difference in the world around us. That glimmer of hope, that tiny light in the darkness, is all that is needed to give sight where there many not have been before, helping us to navigate our way out of the situation.

POSE OF THE MONTH: FIVE-POINTED STAR
Ever see a shooting star in the night sky? You can’t help but notice the streak of light flying across the dark background.

Stand with your feet wider than the shoulders. Reach your arms out straight so they are parallel to the floor, shooting out to each side from your shoulder sockets, stretching your hands toward each side of the room.

When we are in a physically dark place, we tend to become tired quickly. When we are in an emotionally dark place, we tend to slump inward. This pose promotes posture, energy, positivity and confidence. It also builds arm, core and back strength. Though this is a simple pose, it is a powerful one – like that small light cutting through the dark.