| When autumn deepens, and the leaves are falling fast | | | | Our pilot light also acts like a beacon, helping us to |
| and the temperatures are dropping, you may notice | | | | choose direction. The word pilot is commonly used in |
| that the changing season is also marked by the | | | | the worlds of shipping or aircraft to refer to a leader, |
| appearance of the domestic fuel tanker. | | | | someone out in front determining the way ahead. The |
| The natural habitat of these vehicles is the country | | | | word also suggests expertise in a particular field. So |
| road as they seek out houses that have no mains | | | | you could say that our pilot light is a metaphor for the |
| connection so they can deliver the winter's supply of | | | | leader within. |
| gas or oil. This fuel will run the heating boiler for the | | | | In other words, we have an inner guidance system. |
| human inhabitants. | | | | When we find something inspires us, we know that the |
| Inside the boiler there is a small flame - a pilot light - | | | | right fuel has been found and our pilot light has fired up |
| continually burning. Whenever the temperature falls | | | | the 'main burners'. Being inspired is a way of knowing |
| below a set level, the thermostat tells the boiler to fire | | | | that you are on the right track. Conversely if you're not |
| up. Because the pilot light is alight all the time, it is used | | | | inspired you need a different fuel: you can be sure |
| to ignite the main burners to start the heating. | | | | about this because you know the pilot light is always |
| If you're wondering where I'm going with this summary | | | | there. |
| of heat engineering(!) here it is. Each and every one of | | | | Your pilot light can help you make decisions. Faced |
| us has an inner flame, like a pilot light. Our inner flame is | | | | with the options, which one is most inspiring? If you |
| always alight, whatever is going on in the outside world. | | | | choose an uninspiring option, what is the reason? What |
| When the right fuel is supplied, our inner flame ignites | | | | more inspiring way might there be to reach the same |
| our inspiration and we enjoy the tremendous energy, | | | | result? |
| creativity and fulfillment that flows from it. This fuel | | | | Your pilot light is an essential part of being human. It will |
| might be added consciously, perhaps by following one | | | | be there all through your life, an inner flame consistently |
| of the many techniques I have covered in previous | | | | burning, ready to serve your best interests. With |
| articles (see below). Alternatively our inner flame can | | | | suitable fuel, it will ignite your talents, your passion and |
| also be supplied fuel without our conscious intervention. | | | | your potential. Life will become hot with possibilities and |
| When this happens we become inspired | | | | you will find yourself navigating like a true leader. |
| spontaneously. | | | | |