Light’s Real Source of Power
During the dark of night, a beacon aglow possesses a decided preeminence and unspoken eloquence upon the sea. But what is the source of its dynamic energy? Throughout various intervals of lighthouse time, we are made acquainted with the responses of oil, electricity and solar power.
Nothing more, nothing less, it seems.
Yet, there is more to this query than meets the eye. For the real source of power at a lighthouse never was – or is, adequately explained by a store of mere fluid or current. Otherwise, how are we able to quantify teeming contributions by the artisans of invention, masterminds of implementation and a faithful force who tended the “flame?”
Historically, and right up to the present, there is an unseen power that fuses with the tangible energy sources we are versed in. So what is it? Passion!
A passion set forth to save lives and protect maritime interests. Passion established lighthouses in places most essential – regardless of the challenges to construction. Passion has continually pursued cutting-edge advancements in optics and light sources.
Passion embodied the selfless duty of keepers and lighthouse technicians who have kept the lights shining bright as recent as last night. Passion delivers faith, hope and assuredness for the mariner. Passion permeates the fabric of historic lighthouse preservation. It is passion that seeks a more resilient future for our storm-battered sentinels so we can gift posterity with a treasure that matters.
Without passion, there would be no lighthouses, no lifesaving beacons aglow and no heritage beyond compare to share with others. Passion – keep it kindled, keep it burning bright. For passion is the single biggest difference maker in a world void of certainty.
