That deep connection between light and darkness

Publicado por Eric N Alvarez 5/02/2024

That deep connection between light and darkness

2024.05.01 © Eric N Alvarez @eralvz

"To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle."

Walt Whitman

"As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence

is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being."

Carl Jung

New light always emerges after dark periods in human history. This light arises from coincidence, chance, and the spirit of freedom. These are necessary for love to flourish. Furthermore, nothing happens without consciousness—that is, the awareness that directs us toward our inner selves and gives us the courage to empathize with others in complex circumstances. These moments and places are an essential part of human history. They are the ultimate goal of civilized humans. My friend, that is all I can say at this deeply difficult stage in history, at the beginning of this new century.

Eric N Alvarez: Images and text.