Joy is not something the world gives you. It is something you learn to protect. And in the darkest seasons of life, that protection becomes your most sacred work. 🌑 Carl Jung understood that the light of the psyche does not come from denying the darkness, but from walking into it with an inner flame no shadow can touch. 🩸 The world will test you. Loss will visit. Uncertainty will press against you. But joy — true joy — is the still place inside that remains untouched by the storms outside. 🧠 In this decoding, you’ll uncover: Jung’s daily practice for cultivating inner joy How to separate your emotional state from external chaos The role of meaning in sustaining happiness How shadow work strengthens your capacity for light Why joy is an act of defiance in dark times 🔥 The days may grow darker. But your inner world can remain bright. 👍 LIKE if this reminded you that joy is your choice 💬 COMMENT “MY LIGHT STAYS” to commit to protecting it 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Carl Jung insights on resilience, shadow work, and inner freedom #CarlJung #Joy #ShadowWork #Resilience #DepthPsychology #JungianPsychology #Psychoanalysis #EmotionalStrength #HealingJourney #InnerPeace