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A long lost profession is that of a lamp lighter. Most European cities employed such individuals to light candle or gas lamps as the sun began to set. This provided citizens with safety while walking streets after dark. With the introduction of electricity, the lamp lighting profession ceased to exist.
However, the symbolism is compelling. Communities still need women and men dedicated to lighting the lamp of hope where there is despair, compassion where there is suffering, love where there is abandonment, courage where there is fear. Such spiritual lamp lighters bring people safety, security and stability as they navigate through their times of darkness.
However, the symbolism is compelling. Communities still need women and men dedicated to lighting the lamp of hope where there is despair, compassion where there is suffering, love where there is abandonment, courage where there is fear. Such spiritual lamp lighters bring people safety, security and stability as they navigate through their times of darkness.
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