Life these days feels like a constant storm. The news, social media, even conversations with people close to us can stir up so much negativity and anger. It’s easy to get swept into it, to feel like we have to match the energy being thrown our way.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to let the storm inside of you match the one outside.
Think of your inner peace like a small flame in the wind. It’s delicate, but it’s also strong if you protect it. That means not letting other people’s chaos, hatred, or drama blow it out. It means choosing when to respond and how to respond- not from a place of reactivity, but from a place of clarity.
And here’s the powerful part: when you refuse to mirror hatred, you’re not being passive- you’re actively resisting. You’re showing that there’s another way to move through the world, one that heals instead of harms.
It doesn’t mean ignoring problems or staying silent when something matters. It means being rooted enough in yourself that you can face the world without losing your center.
Protect your flame. Respond with intention. And remember- sometimes the quietest act of strength is simply not letting darkness pull you in.
