This is a story from a wise man.

"Once upon a time, it was said that in a particular village there used to be a festivity that happens once every ten years before a king was to be made.

In fact before then, a quest was carried out. In that quest, different men in their prime often take part in the quest. Sometimes women did venture into it too.

In the quest, each individual were given a lighted lantern to parade the village in the night often accompanied by warriors for safety. The task was simple, ensure that your lantern never went off.

You can do all it talks, but the rules were clearly stated.

It was always observed that the one with the brightness lantern were cheered more on arrival and he/she would always get the grand prize.

There are so many other benefits to the winners and of course other participants but the one with the brightness light is always often acknowledged and respected more."

The end.

...the Bible says

...Nations will come to your light, kings to your sunburst brightness.

I didn't see "darkness" there but rather light. So come what may,

shine...

be bright...

be a light.
 

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