Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.Martin Luther King, Jr.
I was at a meeting this week at the beautiful Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. The Omni is a gorgeous historical classic that was built in 1915 and hailed as the “Grandest Hotel in the Nation” when it opened in 1916.
During a tour in preparation for an upcoming conference I’ll be part of, I couldn’t help but snap a picture of one of the gorgeous chandeliers that hangs in the ballroom. I thought of all of the galas and weddings and celebrations that took place under their sparkling light. I thought of all the love that was shared…. all the victories celebrated… all the accomplishments recognized. And the chandeliers became more significant. They represented over 100 years of “light.”
May we all shine as bright.
May we all be the light.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Such uplifting words Jodi and what a beautiful chandelier ! Luv Gary
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It really was grand!
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Love your beautiful imptrssions… I will certainly loo at that chandelier differently now 😘😘
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❤️
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Wow so special!
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💛
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You see the world in such a beautiful unique way Jodi!
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Aww. ☺️
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Beautiful photo!! How exciting to be inside such a grand ballroom! Yes, only light can drive out darkness and only love can drive out hate!
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it was truly magical!
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I can imagine that it was!
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Beautiful picture and beautiful words to match!
Keep shining your light my bright friend!
We have that quote by MLK posted on our refrigerator.
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that is a great quote to have on your refrigerator! I am not surprised 🙂 You are a bright light!
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Awh!! Thanks my dear friend! We shine together! 🙂
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Love this.
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Thanks Sylvia – have you been in the Omni William Penn? It is so grandiose and elegant!
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One of my favorite Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes. Thanks for postng your beautiful imagery, it is remarkable what we humans can create. Sending lots of love.
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such a wise man and human being!!!
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This chandelier is stunning, may it continue to light the darkness for at least another 100 years. A bit of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s wisdom in this quote that remains as true today as the day it was spoken. Your post brings to mind a song that I learned at Summer Bible School as a child…”This Little Light of Mine”. Now, that is a walk way down memory lane that has quite a story too! Thank-you!
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Oh I love that song too! This little light of mine -I’m gonna let it shine – let it shine – let it shine – let it shine!!! ❤ such sweet memories!
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I love seeing your view of the world, it shines so brightly!
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what a sweet thing to say! thank you Kathryn!
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Thanks for the good wishes! (K)
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You are a bright light Kerfe!
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Aww…thanks Jodi.
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Bright and beautiful!! What a gorgeous chandelier and I like your thoughts about light! ✨💫✨
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It was truly magnificent!
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Yes!!!
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🙂
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Beautiful, Jodi! That is one of my favorite quotes.
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really? Thanks Ann! 🙂 I needed that after along day!
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