In Grisham’s lessons Larry identifies excerpts or concepts from the books, drawing parallels between them and situations that play out in life. There are several times in Legend of Crystal Cove where the kids that make up The Island Gang enter a mine, cave or tunnel and find themselves in the pitch black. In one instance they have just tied their boat to a pier, crossed some railroad tracks, and entered into an abandoned mine, which they later learn is not all that abandoned. As they remain completely still there in the dark, smells previously unnoticed and sounds otherwise ignored become evident.
When we find ourselves in unusual or unfamiliar situations, it is wise to step out of ourselves for a moment, taking notice of things in our surroundings that may not be blatantly obvious. This practice causes other senses to kick in and will help us to make better decisions than if we ignore the practice.
There is much in life that is alluring. Pausing to consider our other senses as we become exposed to an alluring or enticing environment will help us to make wise choices. The light of Christ is given to all men to help them know right from wrong and good from evil. Crass music, lewd media and course language can drown out the sensation that this special light offers. Crass, lewd and course are not cool. It only takes a few minutes to research the path that those caught in these poor habits follow.
True happiness is born of virtue, loyalty, achievement, which are found along a path that is completely opposite of crass, lewd and course.
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