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Yesterday, I saw this artwork in a gallery. And I literally froze.

I took a photo. Sent it to my teenage son: “Sometimes this is me.” He sent back a smile and a hug 😊🤗

Life has periods of complete chaos. My life after divorce. My life as a solo entrepreneur. Any moment when everything goes off-plan.

We’re imperfect. We’re hurting. We don’t know what’s next.

But beside us — our children.

Who we must protect and support. And this is the hardest part: remaining a reliable adult when you’re in complete mess yourself.

What a relief that we don’t need to be perfect parents. We can say honestly: “It’s hard for me right now. But I still love you. I’ll manage.”

By the way, noticed the two lightbulbs in the picture?

Those are eyes!

Even when we’re in chaos, even when everything’s falling apart — we still have everything we need to transmit this love.

The main thing is that these lightbulbs keep shining. Always. Our children see this light — and it’s their anchor.

Motherhood is a tangle of twigs, we’re vulnerable and imperfect. But we’re here, and the main thing is to never stop showing them our love.

That’s what I wanted to say with this photo. And I think my teenager understood 💛

“If you feel gloomy, go and do something good for another person” - said Anton Chekhov.
In these grey December days, I decided to test his wisdom. And you know what? It works! 😊
I went to volunteer at a Christmas market, helping a charity organization sell toys and souvenirs made by people with disabilities. Not only did I discover that I’m actually good at selling - helped to collect record sales on my very first day - but I also witnessed such sweet stories...
Today, a handsome man came up, saw the soft ladybug toys and said: “Oh, my ladybug will be here in a minute!” A few minutes later, his companion joined - a middle-aged woman, so natural and bright. “Ah, I’m Beruška (ladybug in Czech), and you’re my Berušák!” - she laughed. They chose a pair of ladybug toys, leaving a bit more money than needed... And you know, at that moment I realized - this is what real love looks like, in these sweet nicknames, in warm glances, in the desire to do good together.
I’m taking this as a sign - my 2025 will be under the sign of love and partnership. And not necessarily romantic! Maybe it will be love for my work, for clients, for life itself...
Under which sign would you like to live your next year? Maybe: ✨ Year of discoveries and travel 🌱 Year of creativity and self-expression 💫 Year of changes and new beginnings 💪 Year of strength and achievements 🤗 Year of friendship and communication 📚 Year of learning and development 🏠 Year of comfort and harmony
May this pre-Christmas week be peaceful and filled with warmth. Time to make wishes and believe in miracles... ❄️✨