“There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one candle.”
–Robert Alden
I really like this quote. It got me to thinking about Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. It occurred to me that they were both assassinated, and I asked myself, “Doesn’t that mean that their lights were put out?”
That’s when I realized another great truth in the quote. We can even lose our lives and still have our light live on and on.
Love,
Russ
About russtowne
I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
insightful!
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Russ
so very true – and sometimes it shines even brighter after death!
Good point! For example, I think that artists often fall into that category.
Oh so true Russ! I believe the purpose of our life is to leave something – a legacy – that is greater than what we are.
Thank you for your comment, Meg. One of my goals in life is to leave a lasting positive legacy I can be proud of.
Russ
Russ ~ that’s beautiful!
Thank you! So is your spirit, my friend.
Russ