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Little Candles, Long Beams: Goodness in Dark Times

Finally, Portia’s phrase recognizes adversity. Darkness is not an abstraction; it is the pressure that makes goodness costly. Accounts from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning (1946) describe small acts—sharing bread, a consoling word—that preserved human dignity amid cruelty. Such deeds do not eliminate the night, yet they redefine it, establishing islands of visibility where trust can gather and grow. Thus the candle is more than a symbol; it is a practice of moral clarity under strain—one that invites imitation until the horizon brightens. [...]

Learn to Be a Lighthouse in the Storms of Life – Harville Hendrix

A lighthouse symbolizes hope, safety, and unwavering presence. Just as it ensures safe passage for ships, people can embody these qualities by holding onto their values and offering reassurance to those in need. [...]