How To Find Light In Darkness

We all have those days when, however much the sun shines in the sky, we don’t see the light and only feel darkness inside.  Even the most motivated people or those who are ambitious can find it difficult not only to get things done, but also to feel motivated to reach their goals. However, at times this darkness can be very close to the heart, and it may not let a single ray of sunlight escape.

When the heart has been in the shadow for a long time, it is necessary to discover why there is no light in the midst of darkness. Thus, it is necessary to find ways to get out of this existential crisis and motivate yourself when apathy and the desire to do nothing are attacking your soul too much.

Why is the light gone?

The darkness in the heart can have many different reasons, and it is your duty to find out what it is about so that you  can prevent it from becoming even more complicated to resolve, as can be the case with depression. Some of the reasons that can contribute to darkness are as follows:

• You are afraid of the future, feel cowardly and do not want to evolve. Change causes a lot of fear.
• You feel tired and powerless to lead a healthy life.
• You don’t have confidence in yourself and don’t want to get out of your comfort zone.
• He thinks he’s not capable because he doesn’t value himself.

Also, if you are a person who wants to get things done but is always halfway there, the feeling of frustration will make you feel bad about yourself and think you are incapable. But it’s not like that; it’s just necessary to put a little more effort into what you do and prepare things so you don’t lack motivation.  For example, if you want to exercise in the morning, put your workout clothes next to your bed so it’s the first thing you see when you wake up.

Following the example of the exercise, you can also consider calling a friend and making plans together, like going to the gym at the same time, playing a sport… any excuse to get motivated and reach your goal will always be a good idea!

Let the light chase away the darkness

When you notice darkness trying to seize you, look at your roots and listen carefully to the sounds emitted by your body.  You may need to rest or get some exercise. Giving your body what it asks for will not only improve your health, it will also reward you by filling you with energy so you can use it when doing the tasks you like least.

Think about your habits… have you rested well lately? Did you eat healthily?  Assess how you have been treating your body, because your care is essential for you to feel better about yourself and the world around you.

If, on the contrary, you take care of your body but struggle with   negative thoughts , start thinking about what the reason for those thoughts is,  why they hinder your confidence in yourself. For example, if someone made a bad comment that hurt and upset you, or compared you to other people…. Maybe this is the time to think nice things about yourself that make you feel good. Already tried?

Persevering is the key to success in any aspect of life.  In the beginning it’s easy to be motivated to reach the goals because we think about the end result, but later, we may need to do a willpower exercise to finish the task.

When you’re halfway there, you may find that you’ve spent more than half the time and effort you thought you’d put into reaching your goal, and at that point, darkness may appear. If this happens, consider that the investment of time and effort is not usually linear to progress, and that  beginnings often take more time than we had imagined.

But, do you know why? You can reach your goal, you just have to remember why you started and then you can reach it. Keep walking and you will reach your goal, and just reaching it will fill your life with satisfaction.

Remember that after the storm, calm always comes… but as soon as you begin to notice that darkness begins to envelop your heart, it is necessary for  you to open your eyes, listen to your soul and seek solutions immediately, so that your light radiate through every pore of your being.