The quiet routines. The human effort to stay normal, even when nothing around you is.

I never thought I’d have to adapt to such a reality. Afterall, I'm a woman, a mother, a nurse. And yet, like many others, I’ve had to learn how to carry on.

So how do I keep my mind quiet in a noisy world? I learned to create islands of peace🏝

A long walk to work, walking my dog at the blooming park. Calling a friend. Smiling at a stranger. Saying thank you, even when there’s little to be thankful for💞

I found calm in helping others, too. In my work, I listen, comfort and care for others, and this reminds me that we are still human. Still soft inside, no matter how hard the world becomes.

And most of all, I remind myself, this is not forever.

But if you ever meet someone who lives through it... listen to her. We carry more strength than we ever wanted to have.

And we still believe in love. Even now.
Especially now.❤️

Svetlana 💋🕊