I’m a lighthouse lover. To me they symbolize many positive things including quiet strength, service, sacrifice for the good of others, a beacon of hope, rising above challenges, a friend reaching out to help, standing up for those in trouble, competence and confidence, a safe haven, steadfastness, reliability and responsiblity, being able to stand up to and get through life’s mightiest storms, and more. In short, they model the type of person I aspire to be.
And they are beautiful to me. I’m blessed to live fairly close to several lighthouses on the U.S. West Coast.
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Dear Russ, from what I’ve read on your blog, I think, no actually I’m sure, that you lready are a bright lighthouse that shines thorough this blog. 🙂
Thank you, my friend. Sometimes I think I could use a much larger and brighter bulb!
Russ
I love the lighthouse symbolism, too. I think it started early in my life with our Sunday School teacher singing “This Little Light of Mine…” Keep on shining, Russ. Your light encourages me. I need to get back to my blog now that Thanksgiving company is gone and my “free time” is my own ;o)
Thank you for your kind comment, Jan. I loved that Sunday school song too. It contains a great meesage for children and adults. I’m glad that you are going to have more time to blog as I enjoy your posts.
Russ