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What does it mean?
The speaker senses someone's presence at night when focusing on the day and turning off the light.
In plain terms
At night, the speaker feels someone is there when the lights go out.
What can you take from it?
The mind can sense presence even in darkness.

Where it applies

  • insomnia
  • grief
  • intimate moments

Putting it to work

  • journaling
  • meditation
  • processing loss

Questions to consider

  • Do you feel spirits at night?
  • Why does darkness change feeling?

Another view

This could be imaginary or wishful thinking.

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