On Black, White, and Gray

Light is Bad.

Since the beginning of time,
we have sought the light
as stardust drifting in the dark void of space,
as life forms hidden in the ocean's shadowy depths.

Then, photosynthesis happened:
light created food, sustained life, allowed us to grow.

Our biological self believes:
Light is good.

Yet while our bodies are conditioned to see light as good,
our souls remain indifferent.
They perceive light and dark as equals,
two catalysts for growth,
two sides of the same coin.

Through darkness, we come to truly see light.
In light, we come to truly see darkness.
They cannot exist without one another,
the eternal dance of Yin and Yang.

Instead of chasing only light and happiness,
I invite you to celebrate the darkness.
Darkness is our mirror,
our truest teacher,
revealing the shadows within ourselves
that we need to face and transform.

We give gratitude for the light that shines upon us.
We seek wisdom from the darkness that challenges us.
We learn to find balance
to stand neutral,
free from judgment,
embracing the gray.

Recently, I came across a profound teaching from David Ghiyam. He said:

“When someone speaks badly about us or judges us,
they unknowingly remove negativity from our soul.
It transfers that inner negativity to them.
It becomes their burden,
and in doing so, they purify us.”

He continued:

“When darkness touches us,
as long as we can meet it without anger,
without resentment.
If we remain at peace,
even offering thanks
for the burden they’ve taken on,
our soul prevails.”

Light and darkness are not enemies,
but partners in our evolution.
By embracing both,
we learn to walk the path of balance,
and in the stillness of gray,
we find our freedom.

Here’s the question:
What parts of your darkness have you been hiding from?
Are you ready to embrace them with love?

What shadows in others have you been judging?
Are you ready to release that judgment?

Thank you for reading.

With gratitude and purpose,
Ryion P.
Human Experience Architect + Leader (HEAL)

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