There is a gentle strength in turning toward the light after dwelling in shadow, in allowing the heart to open where it once closed itself off from the world, and in trusting that what lies ahead may offer something better than what was lost.

Happiness is not a distant shore untouched by sorrow, but a steady choice to carry light, even when shadows press close. It is not perfection but persistence, the return to joy after weariness has passed.

Life’s greatest opportunities often arise from a single step forward. You never know where one choice may lead, what doors may open, or what beauty awaits beyond the unknown. Trust the journey, embrace the unexpected, and walk boldly.