Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your

Hear now, O seekers of light, the wisdom of Anthony J. D’Angelo, who declared: “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” At first, these words may seem a simple counsel of cheer, but beneath them lies a truth as old as the mountains and as deep as the seas: the power of the soul to carry within itself a light that no storm can quench. For the world is often shrouded in clouds, filled with shadows of sorrow, anger, and despair. Yet the one who bears his own sunshine is never at the mercy of the sky.

The weather, whether fair or foul, is beyond the control of man. Storms will come, rains will fall, winds will rage. So too in life: hardship, betrayal, loss, and disappointment arrive without asking permission. If one waits for perfect skies before rejoicing, one may wait forever. But the teaching of D’Angelo is that joy, like the sun, can rise within. The wise do not beg for light—they carry it. The noble do not wait for cheer—they create it.

History bears witness to this truth. Think of Viktor Frankl, imprisoned in the death camps of the Second World War. Around him was only cruelty, hunger, and despair. Yet in his heart, he nurtured a small flame of meaning, a belief that life still held purpose, even in suffering. That inner light became his sunshine, a beacon that guided him through darkness and later gave birth to his teaching of logotherapy. Frankl’s life shows us that no matter the outward storm, one who brings inner light can endure and even inspire.

So too did Mahatma Gandhi carry his sunshine into the tempest of empire. Faced with violence, chains, and humiliation, he did not answer with bitterness. Instead, he brought peace, patience, and an unshakable joy that baffled oppressors and kindled courage in the hearts of millions. His strength was not in weapons, but in the radiance of his spirit. He proved that the one who carries light within becomes a sun for others, even in the darkest hour.

O children of tomorrow, learn this: you cannot command the storms of life, but you can command your own heart. To bring sunshine wherever you go is to walk with gratitude when others complain, to smile when others despair, to lend a hand when others turn away. It is not a denial of sorrow, but a refusal to let sorrow rule. The one who brings their own light transforms not only themselves, but also the places and people they encounter.

This counsel is practical and clear. Begin each day with a choice: will you mirror the gloom around you, or will you carry light into it? When troubles come, pause, breathe, and ask: What warmth can I give here? What brightness can I kindle? Cultivate habits that fuel your inner sun—gratitude, kindness, laughter, and hope. These are the rays you carry in your soul, and with them, you can outshine the darkest weather.

For in truth, the world hungers for such light. Many walk under clouds, burdened by fears they cannot name. If you arrive bearing sunshine, you become their dawn. You need no great power, only the willingness to shine—to be patient, to be kind, to smile, to lift another with your words. This is the true meaning of D’Angelo’s teaching: not that the storms will vanish, but that your light will endure through them.

Therefore remember: “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” Be the one who carries joy when others falter, who brings warmth where the world grows cold. For the storm cannot last forever, but the light you carry may outlive even you, shining in the hearts of all you have touched.