A Brief Guide to the Bright Side of Longer Nights

Christa Menegas
Nov 2 · 5 min read
Photo by Carolina Pimenta on Unsplash

Darkness and night are mothers of thought. — Dutch Proverb

The yearly end of Daylight Savings Time is widely felt as a demise — of light, of opportunity, of long lingering evenings outdoors.

It feels like a loss — but is it possible to craft a healthier relationship with darkness, to appreciate its gifts, and savor its special qualities?

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Christa Menegas

Written by

Author and creator of the-pleasure-dome.com — devoted to overlooked, unusual, and life-affirming pleasures to bring sense and sensibility to your day.

The Startup

Medium's largest active publication, followed by +542K people. Follow to join our community.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade