Diminishing the Darkness


I’ve caught up with a few blogs I follow this evening, and have received quite a few messages from several of them that could literally have been intended for me.

We seem to be going through dark times at the moment; well some of us do.

Although I’m quite upbeat, I can sense that I’m being ‘dragged down’ by some invisible hand – talon – more like. I keep shaking it off, but it keeps grabbing hold.

I’m focussing beyond the darkness. I’m seeing myself free of these dastardly clutches. And I’m lighting up the tunnel that I’m in, before I actually reach the end.

Take that, darkness! You may be all around me, but I’m shining far brighter because of you. So thank you. And through my gratitude, you lose some of your grip… so go on… make me shine brighter! You know you want to.

21 responses to “Diminishing the Darkness”

  1. CMStewart avatar

    Thanks for this. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      You’re welcome, CM. I just wanted to give myself a little kick up the backside with this one…

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  2. Amy Reese avatar

    I’ll join you. It’s easy to get lost in the darkness. 😊

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thank you, Amy. Strength in numbers! March with me!

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  3. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Sending a little Light and Love your way Tom.. 🙂 Keep shining

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thank you, Sue, it’s very much appreciated.
      I’m getting my glow back!

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        Good to hear that Tom 🙂

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  4. colonialist avatar

    At times like that we all need to lighten up a little. This is where an irrepressible sense of humour comes in!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I agree, Col. I need to write a comical post soon… less of the duldrums!

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  5. Sherri avatar

    Keep waking towards the light Tom, the darkness will fade. Remember that the gate is just up ahead. Soon enough you’ll walk right through it into the sunshine 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Sherri. I’m keeping on keeping on! I’ll get there! 🙂

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      1. Sherri avatar

        You will Tom, you will 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Looking forward to it! 😀

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  6. lameadventures avatar

    I don’t quite know what this post means, Tom, but I ope you get through whatever is going on. In recent months I’ve simply had less time to read blogs and comment. With me, it’s not an issue with darkness or light. I simply have less bounce in my bungee.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, LA, I’m persevering.
      A bounceless bungee is no good to anyone… here’s to both of us springing back to full strength very soon!

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  7. prenin avatar

    No worries Tom – You are a star!!! 🙂

    God Bless my wonderful friend!!! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Ah, thank you, Prenin.
      I just hope I’m not going to go Supernova or something. Yikes! 😉

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  8. Visionkeeper avatar

    Concentrate on the good things being done in the world….Do good things for others….Look for the good in the bad…Praise your efforts and be kind to yourself. It takes far more strength to be aware of the truth and still keep going forward than being unaware with eyes closed. These are the excellent parts of you to hold on to…. VK 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I know…. thanks for the reminder, VK.
      I’m just a bit clouded at the present… blinkered. I’m doing well by getting through it though, so there’s a bonus!

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  9. Diane Henders avatar

    Keep shining, Tom! I hope your darkness begins to lift soon.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Diane. I’m more of a glow once again now!

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