“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.”

When I was looking for a quote that would best fit this photo, I was so drawn to this one by Leo Tolstoy. It’s obvious to see the beauty of things when light shines upon it. We tend to equate darkness with the Ugly—but even through the darkness, something beautiful always comes.

These twin forces of light and dark direct our lives towards maintaining balance in life. Without light, there would be no shadow. Each can only exist because of the other.

Life finds meaning in the contrasts. Life is transformed by the interaction of the light and dark moments.

How have you found the light within yourself to find the balance and beauty in life?