Rose in the gloom

The Problem of Life

There are so many possibilities in life, in attainment and achievement, and so many opportunities of doing good, that it is a glorious thing to live. Surely, then, we ought to make the most of our life. The ideal life is one of joy. The face ought to be shining--shining even in darkness. People say this is a sad world, yes, for those who have eyes only for shadows. He who has songs in his heart hears songs wherever he goes.

-- Dr. J. R. Miller

One Single Rose by MALIZ ONG

This quote has made my eyes look for the light more than once in my young life. Sometimes shadows can be overwhelming, but just knowing that there is light brings back my desire for it. When our world grows shadows, stretching vast distances, we need something to pull us through. A rose, a friend, or even a song, as Miller says.  Yes, our world is sad, dark, and dreary. But our world is also beautiful, unique, and filled with wonders. Imagine going to the redwoods and only looking at the shadows, seemingly the largest thing you've ever beheld. But when you look up, there stands the great tree, breathtakingly beautiful and majestic, much more powerful than the shadow it casts. We can not live a life hiding in the shadows. We must look up, and see the greatness of life.