― Mary Oliver
As the darkness fades and the light shines forth you may need to shield your eyes. You’ve got used to the dim lighting where you found yourself, the bright light can feel overwhelming and somehow wrong. Maybe you aren’t ready to step out into the light, you’ve allowed yourself to become too used to the darkness the light feels uncomfortable. Why would anyone wish to stay in the darkness where fear and despair dwell? Sometimes it’s easier to cling to what you know, to stay in the nest you’ve lined with self indulgent pity and excuses. No, you must step out into the light where your vision will clear and you will be able to see, speak, and understand your reality. The doorway beckons you to step through, to shed the shadows and learn how to be comfortable in the light. Give up defending emotional ground that has become stagnant and stale and give sway to a brand new day!