Lighthouse of Presence

Pekka Pirhonen
1 min readMar 22, 2023

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Old windmill (not a lighthouse), South-Western Finland. Photo by Author.

A lighthouse doesn’t run around the beach to find a ship to rescue. It stands serenely on a high cliff and lets its own light shine. Is happy to help in case someone notices the light. Doesn’t mind if no one pays attention.

I open my light. I am totally present. I know others will calm down and join the field of presence. And then everything is possible.

When you’re in peace with the present moment, you’re never alone. The Now is a true friend.

Alert presence is a creative state of being, becoming sensitive to a certain future — and therefore, Presence is a verb.

Coaching Corner:

  • (reflect alone) How do you make peace with the Now?
  • (start dialogue) Where is the best place for you to learn more about being present?

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Pekka Pirhonen

Who is this for? For Shifters. I'm writing about inner transformation. Transformation Coach (ICF PCC), 40+ years in worklife - now retired, but still coaching.