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On Dreaming in Darkness
Sharon Costianes Sharon Costianes

On Dreaming in Darkness

This is the dream time. When the darkness outlasts the light, we tend to turn inward. For some that is a welcome respite from a busy world and the demands we face every day. For others such solitude is loneliness, and isolation. The darkness can be overwhelming. We can easily focus on our shortcomings and weaknesses. Especially when the cold is accompanied by aches reminding us of old wounds of the body or heart, and places that didn't heal quite right. Whether it's an old sports injury or an unresolved conflict with a loved one, this time of cold and dark brings it forth. Sometimes we aren't even aware of what is causing our distress. But we know it's there.

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