The Lantern Maker’s Promise

An old lantern maker crafted lights that glowed brightest only during despair. Villagers bought them but hoped never to see them shine. One night, during a terrible storm, the entire village went dark—except for the lantern maker’s home. His lantern blazed like a small sun. When people crowded in, he said softly, “Light is not meant to banish darkness. It is meant to accompany you through it.”