“Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.” — C.S. Lewis
We all face tough seasons. Loss, disappointment, uncertainty—these storms arrive without warning and often stay longer than we’d like. The good news, though, is this: storms do not last forever.
Think of a powerful thunderstorm. Lightning cracks across the sky. Thunder rattles the walls. Rain pounds the windows while the wind howls with relentless force. In the middle of it, stepping outside feels unthinkable. All we can do is wait and endure.
But eventually, something changes.
The thunder softens. The rain eases. Light breaks through the clouds. Sometimes, a rainbow appears—quiet, unmistakable, and full of promise. And we know, instinctively, that it’s time to open the door again.
Life’s emotional storms work much the same way. They can shake us to our core, leaving us drained and uncertain. Tears are natural. Grief deserves its space. But staying hidden forever is not healing—it’s postponement.
At some point, we must decide.
Do we keep the shades drawn because darkness feels familiar?
Or do we risk opening them, letting sunlight remind us that joy is still possible?
Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting what hurt us. It means honoring our pain without allowing it to define our future. It means daring—slowly, gently—to reengage with life.
So open the door. Raise the blinds. Let the light back in.
Life still holds marvelous gifts—and you are still meant to receive them.
Something to Think About
What is one small way you could let a little more light into your life today?