The Sun's Secret: An Easy Way to a Good Life
Very early this morning, I went to my balcony, just like every day. The nice, soft winter sunlight touched my face, and I got a big idea: this feeling is like a powerful medicine (tonic) for a sustainable good life. This simple feeling brought a big lesson.
The Same Light, Different Feelings
The truth is simple: I always see the same sun and the same light every month. But the feeling is very different.
In the hot summer, the light makes my skin burn. It feels painful and bad. But now, in the cool winter, the exact same light feels like a sweet, warm kiss. It makes me feel good and happy.
So, what is the *real* season? It's not about the light; it's about how we feel it.
How to Avoid the Burn (The Need for Change)
If we want to keep that warm, pleasant feeling and skip the light that feels like burning (the "summer light"), we have to look deeper than just buying a bigger hat or seeking more shade.
The only way to keep the positive feeling stable is to **change ourselves and our internal path**—our mindset, our habits, and how we approach challenges.
The two choices for dealing with life's summer heat are:
- Try to avoid all hard or hot situations in life (not possible).
- Or, use something to cover and protect (shield) ourselves from the strongest part of the heat.
The big question is: How can we make this 'shield' part of who we are, so the change is permanent?
Peace, Happiness, and Success: The Internal Path
The answer is clear: the shield is not outside; it's within our **changed self and our new path**. This is the secret to a true and sustainable good life—a life with peace, happiness, and prosperity.
When we choose to change our path—by building strong boundaries, having a calm mindset, and choosing different reactions—the same hard energy (life’s "summer sun") stops hurting us. It starts giving us power and warmth to move forward, just like the gentle winter sun.
The internal change is what makes the light feel like a tonic, all year round. I found my answer in this simple idea of changing my path. I invite you to think about your life and find your own answer based on your place and situation.
Cornel Stifen Costa
27 November 2025
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