Light

As human beings, sometimes we feel so scared. We feel so small. We suddenly grasp the significance and the vastness of the universe, and how small and little we are in comparison.

We get terrified, of the unknown. Like little children, we wish to hide under a blanket from whatever that is waiting for us outside.

We feel safe, shedding tears away from the sights of other people, listening to our own breathing, in the darkness of our blankets.

We get scared, and feel alone, and start doubting ourselves, like really doubting ourselves like we never did before.

And we start silently asking meaningless questions. Questions that could terrify us even more.

We stay there, paralyzed for a few minutes, for a few hours, or for a few days. We stay there, not knowing what to expect, not finding any answers to our silent terrifying questions.

It feels so weak.

And then, a ray of light forces itself in the darkness we've been locking ourselves in. It beautifully touches our hearts. With a word or two, it makes us feel safe again. It makes us brave again. It makes us strong again.