A beacon of hope and reassurance.
Some time ago, I went for a walk with a friend.
Our starting point was a local landmark: an Armada Beacon.
In 1988, a chain of 461 Armada Beacons, were lit to form part of a series of events, marking the 400th anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Trouble is, our beacon couldn’t be seen!
We searched here and there. We asked a local, who pointed us in the general direction. We looked at an online picture of the beacon’s whereabouts to get our bearings. But it was invisible to us.
Eventually, we set off on our way, after the confusion and dis-orientation had abated.
We take for granted how much we rely of landmarks to get some focus – to get our bearings. We use beacons:
- to help us safely across the road
- for communication; and
- as points of reference.
The question I ask is: “Can we all be beacons?”
I think we can. They are essential. We need them.
If we stand firm and tall, we can be beacons of hope and reassurance through our messaging, by:
- Informing others of our beliefs
- Letting them know about our ways of working
- Outlining how we help and support others.
“Be a guiding light, a safe harbour, a beacon of hope, and a solid foundation for those around you.” – Jennifer Gayle
Thank you for reading.
