While I love turning back the clocks and settling in to the dark, cold season I want to acknowledge the many people who face this time of year with particular dread; those who live without roofs over their heads or warm, safe places to call home. It is undoubtedly the worst time of year for you. I’m sorry. I wish things were better. “I see them parked in the dark, borrowing corners of the night, Silouettes in doorways, framed by halos of streetlights…” From my song: Finding Home
I also want to acknowledge those who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder during the long winter months. I hope you are able to find coping strategies that help. Although it’s less common, some people experience SAD during spring and summer. I tend to lean that way, but the internal light sparked by creativity is medicine. I Need The Dark is my song of light.