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What does it mean?
Embrace dark, unsettling feelings as familiar companions.
In plain terms
Welcome gloomy emotions as familiar allies.
What can you take from it?
Accept the presence of unsettling feelings.

Where it applies

  • times of grief
  • creative blocks

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge feelings
  • use them in art

Questions to consider

  • When can gloom be useful?
  • How do we balance darkness and light?

Another view

Glorifying gloom may discourage seeking positivity.

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