I caught myself saying it again:
“I did nothing today.”
It slipped out automatically, like I was already defending myself. Like I had to justify why I hadn’t crossed off ten things on a to-do list or made something productive out of every hour.
But then I stopped and actually thought about it.
Did I really do nothing?
The quick answer? No. I didn't do NOTHING.
I got out of bed — even though I really didn’t feel like it.
I used the bathroom.
I changed my clothes.
I ate something, even if it wasn’t much.
I replied to a message.
I existed in a world that sometimes feels heavy.
And maybe the biggest thing I did:
I chose to rest.
That doesn’t sound like “nothing” to me.
The truth is — just being here can take effort. Especially on days when your brain feels foggy, your body feels tired, or your emotions are heavy.
Getting through those days quietly doesn’t make you lazy.
It makes you strong in a way that no one else might notice — but you know.
I think we’ve all internalized this idea that our worth is measured by how much we get done.
But some days, the things we do aren’t flashy or visible.
Some days, the most powerful thing you can do… is keep going gently.
That effort counts.
You count.
So the next time your brain tells you:
“You did nothing today,”
try replying with:
“I did enough. I did what I could. I’m still here.”
With warmth and little lights,
— Little Light Corner
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