We’ve all had them. Days we wish never happened. Sometimes whole weeks or more.

When I think of what is happening around the globe, my struggles of the past week are not anywhere on the same scale. But, they are ones I could not possibly dismiss. You’ve probably heard the old tale that “troubles come in threes”. Well, they sure did this week. Heavy duty ones, which is why for a short minute I felt like saying I wish this week had never happened.

Then, I remembered some especially bright moments. Moments with friends and family, moments when I had the courage and strength to stand up for myself, moments of small victories, moments filled with opportunity to set a better example, moments of helping others and sharing kindness.

Darkness only wins if we let it. Don’t let it. Shine with all of your might! A single candle can spark a bonfire.