Light Tresspass

Light Trespass

That is the proper term when an individual or government entity installs lights that invade your privacy.

This subject brings more enmity in city council meetings than most other items.

Several years ago when I approached city council to consider removing a street light in front of my house, I was met with criticism and negativity, mostly from uninformed people who were looking for any reason to complain.

The former Mayor and newly elected County commissioner suggested that problematic street lights in his day were shot out.

That was then.

This is now.

Last month my neighbor had Garkane install a new LED street light on a city pole adjacent to their property.

The light lit up my entire backyard. 

I wrote a letter to my neighbors voicing my objections and concerns.

The next email went to Garkane to inform them that I objected to the street light and wanted it removed.

Then I waited.

And waited.

Nothing, no response from either party.

I mulled over the advice that the former Mayor gave at city council several years ago.

No, I won’t go that route.

I called the CEO of Garkane, Dan McClendon and voiced my concern.

Then I waited.

Nothing.

I called again, this time apologies and promises to look into the matter.

I waited.

Finally a phone call from Casey the operations manager gave me hope that I had reached a listening ear. He let me know that he was looking into the matter.

I waited.

And waited.

Finally, several weeks later I got a calls from Casey and Dan to inform me that they had a possible solution and Casey would be out later that evening.

8:30 PM

Knock at the door … three Garkane employees working overtime informed me that they had a possible solution and were there to try it out.

9:00 PM

A shield to confine the light to the neighbors property was installed.

Success!

So … If you have a bothersome street light, what should you do? 

I can’t give you that answer, but here are some suggestions.

Don’t panic

Write a letter to all party’s involved voicing your concern and any possible solutions.

Persistence and the sticky wheel will get the grease.

Speak kindly and show appreciation.

Sometimes it takes weeks to get things through the proper channels.

Sometimes you have to go to the top to get solutions.

Final follow up: Dan McClendon called me this afternoon to get my feedback and any possible suggestions. He said they were working to find solutions to future conflicts with light pollution. He suggested that anyone having similar problems with light trespass call him directly and he will work with them to find a solution.

Thank you Dan and Casey at Garkane.

What do you want?

What do you want?

Why are so many people looking outside of themselves to find answers to the problems that face them?

Why are we so obsessed with what someone else is doing or saying?

The current state of the world around us is only a reflection of what is happening in our own life.

We will only find inner peace by fighting the inner demons and the unresolved conflicts deep inside us. 

Do you have triggers?

What are your triggers?

When we are triggered by what someone or something on the outside says or does, it is a indication that we have unresolved issues.

Peace of mind, of the soul, can only be found by looking within the dark recesses of our own mind and soul.

The conflicts on the world level are only reflecting conflicts on the national level. 

The conflicts on the national level are only reflections on the local level. 

The conflicts on the local level are only reflections of what is unresolved within ourselves.

It become obvious that in order to solve anything at all we need to begin with ourself.

That’s a hard one to face because there is no one else to blame for the unrest in our life.

We are constantly being bombarded by signals that are being broadcast by cell phones, radio waves, micro waves and cosmic waves. 

Each of these frequencies affect us and shape our perceptions of the world around us. 

We broadcast our own very powerful signal with a very real affect on the world around us.

When we tune into the outside world we are attracting energy from whatever we focus on. That energy affects and alters our perceptions and our physical body. 

Our moods are constantly being influenced by subtle and not so subtle energies.

We are powerful beings that are capable of creating and doing anything we set our intentions and focus upon.

Why are we wasting it on foolish creations?

When we look to the outside world to shape our moods and efforts we are giving up our power to the outside world.

I have been witness to an unbelievable onslaught of negative behavior by people who have given their power over to outside influences.

It happens on all levels, from a world level down to a personal level.

It is time to take our power back by first looking inside.

Stop the blaming.

Introspection is what is needed.

Introspection begins when we finally realize that we are the ones to blame for the unrest we feel.

If you want peace in your life, you must be peace.

If you want quiet in your life, you must quit shouting.

If you want cooperation you must first learn to cooperate.

Think about this for a moment … 

What do you want out of life?

Are you willing to do what is necessary to make that happen?

Are you willing to stop blaming others and look within?

Make a choice.

Follow your own path or be content to allow others to choose for you.

I read a rather long ranting post about what someone will not do, it shows the unrest and effect that the outside world has had on this person. It was signed by one hundred other people. The main theme was, “I will not work together.” 

Sadly, this is the state for many people … they will not work together.

Look at the outside world and you will see that people cluster together to bolster their cause.

People who are sick and tired find comfort in others who are sick and tired too.

What will you do?

Will you be willing to do what is necessary to find the peace you seek.

Maybe you don’t want peace in your life … maybe you like the drama and unrest the world offers. If so, you are directly responsible for your own misery. 

Does misery love company? It sadly seems so in many cases.
When I look at the media and see popular programs focusing on police and detective drama, followed by fake news, followed by disaster and apocalypse themed movies, followed by war, vampire and zombie movies, I see a future that I want no part in.

Don’t be afraid to unfriend negative people, there are very real vampires who thrive on misery.

The feeling part of my guidance system has served me well over these past years.

If it feels good, I move towards it.

If it feels bad, I move away and avoid it.

Simple radar.

Who do you hang out with?

Look at your peers, who are they? What do they promote? Do they make you feel comfortable?

There are very real consequences for the paths we choose, both emotional and physical.

I came across a book years ago that made a lot of sense to me. It is called, Feelings buried alive never die … by Karol K. Truman. Her premise is that many of the health problems that we deal with are based in unresolved conflicts. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is seeking peace.

Social media is a powerful force that can be used for empowering or controlling. 

Before you choose, remember … YOU are a Powerful Being.

Focus on what you want … not on what you don’t want.