I’m not sure. But there’s something about the darkness, the stillness of this hour, I think, that creates a language of its own. There’s a strange kind of freedom in the dark; a terrifying vulnerability we allow ourselves at exactly the wrong moment, tricked by the darkness into thinking it will keep our secrets. We forget that the blackness is not a blanket; we forget that the sun will soon rise. But in the moment, at least, we feel brave enough to say things we’d never say in the light. Tahereh Mafi
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This quote by Emily Dickinson captures the freedom and vulnerability of the dark. The poet talks about how this freedom and vulnerability can be used to reveal deep truths and express emotions that one would never say in the light of day. When we feel vulnerable, we may be comfortable speaking honestly about things that we would otherwise keep secret. This quote can also be interpreted to mean that darkness gives us a temporary freedom that allows us to explore our true selves without fear of judgment or ridicule.

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