AUGUST 27 "THE LIGHTHOUSE, A BEACON OF LIGHT & HOPE"

     Lighthouses have been an object of adoration and fascination for many poets and storytellers for hundreds of years. This should come as no surprise, as these tall, forlorn structures of the sea have been guiding ships and sailors for generations, not only in peaceful waters, but also in the most difficult and challenging situations.
     A strong beam emitted by a lighthouse is an astounding navigational aid to many ships and boats at sea. Have you ever wondered what allows the light emitted by a lighthouse to be seen by sailors who are many miles away? Is that a magic light or is there some kind of science acting behind it? The function of a lighthouse all comes down to the intensity of the light. a French inventor, Augustine Fresnel, had deduced that light was actually a kind of energy that travels in the form of waves. 
     Given that light travelled in waves, it was possible to make them converge on a single point or deflect from a certain point in different directions. he used this principle to make lenses and reflectors that were capable of capturing and then concentrating light to a specific point, making it quite powerful. All for the purpose, of saving lives. While not known by many, Augustine Fresnel is a hero to many sailors that were lost at sea and if not for his light, would have perished.
     The light house is an iconic symbol in many countries, of an anchor of hope & help in times of storm. A few features of the lighthouse:

it’s reliable - functions 24/7
it always shines
it is unmovable unshakable in the times you need it the most
it does nothing out of the ordinary,
but is extra ordinary in the ordinary
it is a hero to many!

     Without doing anything spectacular or miraculous, with its permanence, steadfastness and reliability, it has become a hero, salvation to many. Point being, we all have the ability, to be a light house, to be a hero. Each of us, whether we know it or not; can possess the same characteristics of a light house & be a beacon of light to many.



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