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"Alone in a World of Light" is a through-composed piece for symphonic orchestra that exhibits the natural feeling of wanting love and life in a lonely world that is filled with light and happiness. This is my contribution to mental health awareness as a composer.

The role of those who care for depressed persons and who do not have a specifically therapeutic task consists above all in helping them to rediscover their self-esteem, confidence in their own abilities, interest in the future, the desire to live. It is therefore important to stretch out a hand to the sick, to make them perceive the tenderness of God, to integrate them into a community of faith and life in which they can feel accepted, understood, supported, respected; in a word, in which they can love and be loved.”

~ St. John Paul II to the 18th International Conference Promoted by The Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care on The Theme of Depression

If you’ve ever felt these feelings, know that you’re not alone. There are people out there who are willing to help, care for, and comfort you at your time of need. And it is important that you take the time you need to build yourself a life of love and gladness. Because this world of light that you live in isn’t meant for you to live in it alone.