Darkness is the New Happiness

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The website content is a reflective narrative about finding solace and a sense of safety in the darkness of night, juxtaposed with the struggles of vulnerability and the pursuit of peace.

Abstract

The author of the content, titled "Darkness is the New Happiness," shares a personal story of seeking comfort in the night. The narrative begins with the author waiting by the window for darkness to fall, signaling a transition from day to a peaceful night. The darkness brings a sense of tranquility, allowing the author to feel safe and at ease, contrasting with the discomfort of daytime activities like therapy. The author describes the ritual of preparing for bed in the dark, surrounded by the scent of lavender, and the familiar position of curling up with knees to chin, emphasizing the importance of feeling secure. The piece also includes poetic reflections on the difficulty of being honest and vulnerable, and the irony of finding happiness in darkness. The author expresses a sense of acceleration and confusion as their thoughts slow down, and gratitude towards the readers for engaging with their work. The content concludes with an invitation to follow the author on Twitter and a referral link to join Medium.

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The author finds a sense of peace and safety in the darkness that is not available to them during the day.
There is an appreciation for the night as a time for introspection and emotional refuge.
The darkness is personified as a source of happiness and a contrast to the expectations of daytime productivity.
The author acknowledges the challenges of being open and vulnerable, suggesting it is tough to do so.
There is a sense of gratitude expressed towards the readers for their engagement and support.
The author hints at a reluctance or inability to attend therapy, indicating a preference for self-managed solace.
The inclusion of a referral link to join Medium suggests the author values the platform and its community of writers and readers.

An Emotional Story For Late Night Writers

I’ve been sitting by the window all day, waiting for night. Finally, the blue of the sky darkens to navy. I cross my arms at the window sill and watch the streetlamps come on one by one.

The light flickers out, and it’s twilight now, nothing but blackness outside my window except for a few stars. I take off my shoes to hear them rub against each other as I walk down the hallway towards my bedroom. My bedroom is dark, but it smells like lavender, so it feels cozier this way. I get into bed without turning on any lights because that would ruin this sense of peace that has settled over me while sitting in darkness by myself in solitude with just the stars, the pigeons, and the crickets. There is nothing I need to do to deserve this peace. I was too broken to do anything to earn it. And it should not have happened, save for the grace of not having to go to therapy tonight. Maybe I should go tomorrow. I pull blankets over my shoulders and curl up with one leg underneath me. I’ll be spending the entire night in this position, knees tucked to my chin. It shouldn’t be that big of a deal, really. I’m used to sleeping in this position. I’m used to laying out on the couch instead of the bed. I’ve spent the night like this countless times before, but this isn’t about me. This is about allowing myself to feel safe tonight. Tonight, I need to feel safe. I close my eyes and fall asleep early, but dreams come anyway.

Tough to be honest the darker it is the more I can’t see tough, to be honest. Tough to be open I don’t want to be locked in Tough to be vulnerable and weak and stupid and afraid.

Darkness is the New Happiness

Our confidence is gleaming. it’s time to shine, time to evolve we can stand, we can make it through to the brighter side

I feel like I’m falling too quickly. My heart accelerates when my thoughts are slowing.

Thank you for reading my story. I hope you enjoyed it — and that you try it out online. I encourage you to continue to comment and interact. I love hearing from you. I post my stories and other work (including my poetry and NFTs) on my Twitter

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Darkness is the New Happiness

An Emotional Story For Late Night Writers

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