A poem composed by David A. Creech begins with these poignant words: 'The start of your cure is a spark of desire.' He goes on to describe a moment of optimism, when one feels as if a chance for a new way of life has been presented and is within reach. It's a moment of hope and possibility, a time when we have enough energy to begin a journey of exploration.
Exploring this spark requires courage and vulnerability. After all, which is scarier: staying in the comfort and safety of our current lives, or taking a risk by pursuing something unknown? To best maximize the potential of this spark, we need to be mindful and fully present. Open our eyes and hearts, take deep breaths, and be curious.
It's essential to accept the darkness that may come with exploring the spark. In order to ignite the brightness and spread the warmth of newfound knowledge and understanding, one must acknowledge and process their fears and doubts. Discomfort is inevitable when delving into the unknown, but can lead to growth and enlightenment.
When exploring this spark, stay conscious of the balance between conscious knowledge – like literature and facts – and intuited wisdom – like emotions and feelings. We should strive to marry both, because each give us insight and understanding about the spark, about ourselves, and about the world. The texture of this balance can be incredibly liberating, humbling, and eye-opening.
One should never shy away from the challenge of turning the spark of desire into a blazing inferno. To make sure it lasts, feed the fire with regularly with self-care and mindfulness. Find an activity that allows you to commune with your intentions, whether it’s meditating, making art, conversing with friends, or being still and observing nature.
Creating sacred space in even the smallest moments helps stoke the flame of curiosity so that exploring the spark of desire no longer feels frightening and instead is embraced as an opportunity. The discovery process doesn't have to be done all at once; it’s ok to space out deliberately, since that helps ensure that we truly absorb and integrate whatever insight we gather along the way.
Though daunting, the challenge of exploring the spark of desire can bring amazing benefits. Trusting ourselves to explore the spark will result in fulfillment and new directions. As David A. Creech wrote, 'Struggle through and your weary life can change and see again the dawn’s early light.' When the spark is incandescent, explore it – you'll thank yourself later.
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