SOLARIS
“I stand at the edge of the world, where darkness and light meet. There are no boundaries in this space, only endless possibilities. My story begins with a search — a search for myself, my desires and my power. I have always felt that there was something more living inside of me than just an ordinary life. But fear and doubt held me captive, forcing me to hide from my true self.
With each step, I delve into the world of my thoughts and emotions. I explore my shadow — the part of myself that I’ve been afraid to embrace. It is full of fears, insecurities and pain, but also full of strength, wisdom and beauty. I am learning to see it not as an enemy, but as an ally. I am beginning to realize that it is this shadow that makes me whole.
I embrace my shadow and allow it to be a part of me. Together we become stronger.I realize that strength is not in avoiding the dark sides of my life, but in integrating them. I am the mistress of my life. I create my own reality. I choose acceptance over struggle, love over hate. Each new day is an opportunity to continue to recognize myself.
I have accepted my shadow and found my power.”
This is a story about how each of us can find the light within ourselves and become the creator of our own destiny. Life is full of possibilities — you just need to open your eyes and let yourself be who you really are.
THE CIRCLE OF BEING
Our existence is a circle of being that symbolizes the cycles of life, where each birth leads to a new experience and each choice determines the direction of our movement.
The flow of time carries us forward, and every moment is an opportunity. We encounter forks where each direction promises something new. Sometimes the choices are difficult. And then we have to look to our own feelings and experiences for guidance. These moments require courage and trust in ourselves, for each decision is a stone thrown into the water, causing ripples that spread far beyond our perception. Each choice adds a new touch to the picture of our existence. This process is like an artist who experiments with colors and shapes to create a unique work of art.
Ultimately, the journey is not only about where we go, but who we become in the process. Each choice shapes our identity, enriches our experiences and helps us better understand ourselves.
STOP IT
Domestic violence is systematic acts of physical, sexualized, psychological or economic violence committed by partners or relatives, regardless of cohabitation, in order to establish power and control over the victims.
For a long time in Russia, public discussion about the problems of domestic violence and ways to reduce it has been gaining momentum. Despite this, a law on combating domestic violence has not yet been adopted. Thousands of people are in a difficult, humiliated position. Domestic violence is so difficult to stop because it happens “behind closed doors”. Until protection and support measures for victims are developed at the state level, the entire burden of this work falls on community organizations.
Very often women simply do not know what to do in such a situation, and sometimes they do not even notice that their partner violates their personal boundaries and allows violence. That is why it is necessary to raise awareness about the problem — not to follow harmful stereotypes that prevent getting and providing help, not to think that this is a private matter for individuals, not to be afraid to ask for help.
Let’s all open our eyes to this problem!
