I love this picture for so many reasons.  One, the Caladium leaves are delicate, almost pale lavender, and barely fed enough through the green veins.  But, just behind, unnoticed if you are at the wrong angle, there is a fire burning.  How so like us.  We all learn to cloak ourselves in “leaves” that are pure and appealing.  We wrap this persona around us like these caladium leaves.  We tell ourselves this persona is us, is strong, is invincible, but really it is just as fragile as these pale leaves.  What is more true about who we are is the vibrant fire that burns in the background.  When we discover that fire and allow it to shine through, we become what is truly unique and precious about us.

This weekend I hope you at least notice the fire within you.  Maybe its time to let your little light shine, maybe not.  But I hope you at least know or discover you have a light that is uniquely you.