Recognize the Darkness and Spread the Light

We have just passed the shortest day of the year, and although the day is a bit longer now, darkness falls fast.  It seems that the natural rhythm of darkness and light is much more noticeable these days, as our world is plunged into the darkness of a pandemic which touches all corners of the world and spreads a deep feeling of gloom over everything.  We need to honor the mournful feelings, to stay with them a bit…