🌞 1. Embrace the darkness—don’t be afraid of it

The first thing to understand is that darkness is part of the world. It’s not always evil; sometimes it’s just a shadow that shows where the light is coming from. Don’t beat yourself up for tiredness, discouragement, or pain. Acknowledge them. That’s the first step to healing.

✨ 2. Find daily sparks
Sparks can be small: the smile of a passerby, the smell of bread in the morning, the words of a favorite song, a child’s laughter, the look of a trusting animal. Notice it. Record. Write in a diary. You have no idea how these little things nourish the soul.

🌻 3. Create light
When you can't find light, create it. Draw, write, care, give someone attention. The light you send to others is never lost - it reflects off them and returns to you, even if not immediately.

🕊️ 4. Don't forget about nature
Nature is the oldest bearer of peace. A tree is in no hurry, but it has time for everything. The sun doesn't ask who to shine on. And even after the darkest night, dawn comes. Observe. Touch. Be part of this rhythm.

🔥 5. Choose who to listen to
On days when it seems that humanity is losing its mind, it is important to filter what you let into your space. This is not an escape from reality - it is taking care of yourself. Allow yourself to give up the constant consumption of pain. Look for voices that not only scream about the darkness, but also remind you of love, hope, and solidarity.

💛 6. Remember: you are also the sun

Your smile is already light. Your kindness is already a ray. Even if the world is woven from pain, it is also woven from people who continue to love, help, fight, and sympathize. And if you keep this light within you, you are one of them.

Darkness is not omnipotent. The sun is always waiting - either above your head or in your heart. Don't let it go out.

With love for the light - even through the clouds.