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What does it mean?
This describes complete darkness or a difficult situation.
In plain terms
It is very dark.
What can you take from it?
Expect total darkness in hard times.

Where it applies

  • navigating without light
  • facing the unknown

Putting it to work

  • setting expectations for hardship

Questions to consider

  • What does darkness represent to you?

Another view

It is vague and lacks specific context.

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