Close your eyes, feel the moment, stay there.

There’s a distant ache, a whisper of something just beyond reach—a longing for the unseen, a familiar yet ungraspable presence. The soul stirs, restless, as though caught in a web of yearning and quiet hope, searching for what it cannot name. Rumi’s words echo gently:

"Close your eyes. Fall in love. Stay there."

And so, I close my eyes, trusting that this ache, this distant ripple, isn’t emptiness but a bridge. It leads me inward, where contentment exists without boundaries, beyond the need for form or reason. Here, within this sacred quiet, my heart opens to the fullness of things I cannot see but deeply feel—an eternal radiating quiet, a steadfast peace, a silent connection to the unseen.

Perhaps the longing is a call to soften, to surrender to the beauty in not knowing. In closing my eyes, I am reminded that some journeys are not about seeking outward but unfolding within. And in this inner space, love holds me still, whispers, and asks only one thing:

"Stay here."

So I breathe, lean into the ache, and allow myself to dwell in this moment. Here, in this space, my soul finds its way back to itself, whole and boundless, embraced by the love that was always waiting just beneath the surface.

Distant ache, a bit of a longing for the unseen … Unsettled heart and a bridled soul … I remember you.

When everything around feels dark, remember: sometimes it’s not the world that needs illuminating—it’s you who carries the light. Close your eyes, take a breath, and look again. Beneath the weight of shadows, beneath doubt and uncertainty, a quiet glow waits, ready to guide you.

Often, in the darkest moments, we realize our own light. It’s the inner spark that pushes through, the quiet resilience that defies the night. So, if everything looks dark, perhaps it’s not a sign of despair, but a reminder to look inward. You may find that you are the very light you’ve been searching for. And when you see it, let it shine. Be the warmth in the cold, the glimmer in the fog, and the fire in the depths. After all, sometimes it’s through our own radiance that the world becomes brighter.

October Memoirs #1

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