Hello, Darkness

My old friend. (And maybe your friend, too.)

Photo by Ryan Parker on Unsplash

I wasn’t planning to write a piece today, but I felt inspired when I sat down at my computer this morning.

As I sipped on my coffee, I looked out at the sun-drenched plant life blooming in our backyard. Despite the abundant sunshine, I realized that my mood didn’t match the scenery.

Instead of light and radiance, I felt a…