Cynicism is treated here as a slow dimming, not a character flaw: a way the mind lowers its expectations after too many closed doors. Flatness is placed beside an older brightness, without forcing anything open. One small thing is allowed to matter again by choice.

Grounded and even, the same calm weight on every line — present without pushing, steady when the moment isn't.
Cynicism Crept In is a guided audio session from Salūs Rooms — part of the burnout collection, narrated by Marco Vella.
Salūs Rooms is an ad-free sleep and meditation app for iOS, Android and web — hundreds of guided sessions, long bedtime stories for adults and 325 free sleep sounds. Hear the full session with a 7-day free trial.