to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of being

As far as we can discern, the sole
purpose of human existence is to
kindle a light of meaning in the
darkness of mere being
~ C.G. Jung, Memories, Dreams, Reflections

God appears, and God is light,
To shoe poor souls who dwell in night;
But does a human form display
To those who dwell in realms of day.
~ William Blake (poet I don't read enough!)

Behold the Sun at the midnight hour;
Build with stones in the lifeless ground.
Thus in decay and in the night of Death
Find Creation's new beginning, young morning's strength.
Glory in the heights the eternal Word of Gods;
Shelter in the depths the Powers of Peace.
In darkness dwelling, create a Sun;
In matter weaving, know spiritual joy!
~ Rudolf Steiner

During these Holy Nights, it is good work to seek inner light in the darkness of our beings, in this darkest time of the year.