In a small coastal town, a magical lantern once lit up the harbour with a brilliant glow. But as time passed, its light began to flicker unpredictably. Fearing it was broken, the lantern lost hope — until a wise fisherman showed it that shining in short bursts, with periods of rest, could be just as powerful as burning endlessly.

This gentle fable is a metaphor for fatigue and energy budgeting in chronic illness. It’s about learning to pace, rest, and choose where to shine, rather than feeling like you have to keep burning at full brightness all the time.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
– A soothing story about a lantern learning to glow wisely
– A metaphor for fatigue, pacing, and spoon theory
– A reminder that your light is still magic, even when it flickers

Hi, I’m Tové — your POTS bestie 💖 This is Friday Fables, where stories and science meet with a spoonful of sparkle.