Going dark. It’s when all of the lights in a production turn down and off. It can stunned the crowd and then after a few moments a light appears. I decided, via a prompting in my spirit to go dark for 2-3 days from all platforms except WordPress and YouTube. I deleted the apps off my phone to help remind me I am off the grid. I often do this as many of you may know. But this time, I have been thinking about putting my phone on DND for an hour or two. I can’t do it all day because I have aging parents. I have screened calls and I have not answered some texts. I need this time of darkness. I need it to filter out some things and to filter in some things.
In many ways, I feel like wiping the slate clean. It feels like I want to start all over on social media. I would say rebrand but, I have never branded. I have also been thinking about leaning into platforms that seem to support me like this blog, YouTube, and TikTok. I think about branding and if I should do it. How to do it. In fact, I spoke with someone I believe can help me. But in the meantime, this week and next week, I will be going dark on those other platforms and in life.
A friend of mine said, “Maybe, you’re just over everything and everyone.” I responded, “That, too.” People talk about a winter arc but, I think winter is a time for restoration, rest and some planning and people think winter is only December. When in fact, winter officially begins around the 21st of December and ends on the Spring equinox. However, weather is unpredictable and meteorologist start it in November based on weather data but, to keep it simple, I roll with the calendar. I think this going dark feeling is something I want to explore and use the time wisely. Maybe, this is just my spirit’s way of easing me into slowing down and being more intentional in my preparation for what is ahead of me.
Have you felt like isolating for periods of time? Hibernating for the winter? Hmmm. I think I will talk about the energy of Winter again this year. It’s not as dormant as you think. In the meantime, check this link out. It’s about what was dropped into my spirit last year around this time.
~Nikki
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