I can’t thank the universe enough for always reinforcing my belief that, eventually, light wins over darkness. Today, Diwali, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The ability to really internalize this belief and strive to find that light in your darkest moments is what makes this festival so meaningful. Drawing inspiration from the tales of historic victories, I hope the world continues to foster the belief that there is light at the end of the tunnel. While the evil or demons of today are quite different from what tales from the past allude to, they are as devastating. Today, while no one names their loved ones after demons of the past, I pray that they acknowledge the ever-rising prevalence of newer ones that are called self-doubt, insecurity, jealousy, and eventual unhappiness. Because the first step to emerging victorious is to shine light at these paralyzing aspects of today's world. What does being victorious mean to me? It is to be happy and peaceful. Happy about what you’ve got in life, where you want to go, and how you want to go there. Peaceful knowing that not everything you want may be realized, and not everything is in your hands. May you all foster the spirit of Diwali every day and have 365 mini-Diwalis in the upcoming year. I'll strive to do the same. Happy Diwali to you and all your loved ones! #Diwali #Lightoverdarkness #Everydaydiwali
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