Get you a community that prefers lit candles over dark corners.

Deep community has an ethic of celebration. When one member achieves success, it is celebrated and honored, not diminished or belittled. Deep community knows that one member’s candle shining bright illuminates the entire group’s path.

Shallow community has an ethic of jealousy. When one member achieves success, it is questioned and minimized, not cheered or championed. Shallow community fears that one member’s candle shining bright brings attention to those whose aren’t.

Many candles light many paths.