The Modern Day Caveman

Albus Dumbledore famously once said, “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

I’ve heard that line countless times watching Harry Potter, but it always seemed to pass straight through me.

Now, it feels more relevant than ever.

I saw a comment on Reddit recently that summed this quote up perfectly:

“No matter how bad the situation you find yourself in, there will always be something that you can do about it. But you need to stop, take a moment, and start looking for that light switch.”

Time will always pass, regardless of what’s happening.

Whilst I am still fumbling around in the dark looking for that light switch, there has been some light in the darkness over the past few days.

I’ve visited the doctors to talk through my mental health and explore what support is available.

I’ve self-referred to a men’s mental health charity, Mentell.

I’ve started letting go of material possessions that had become a huge weight on my shoulders. Yesterday, I sold over £6,500 worth of trading cards – something I never thought I’d do, but it felt like the right step.

I’ve done some deep reflection on the past and the pain I’ve caused myself and others.

There’s no guide to life. There’s no manual telling you what to do when things fall apart or how to put them back together again.

All you can really do is take it one step at a time. Look for the small wins. The small bits of light. And trust that, eventually, they’ll start to add up.