Light and Darkness
What’s popping, people? It’s Dante. Today, I’m out here on a nature hike in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Check it out—tall, looming trees, crisp winter air, and that cool breeze that wakes you up. The thought of the day? Darkness—and why I despise it.
Why I Despise Darkness
I was thinking about this because I prefer the sunlight. I prefer the light. Today, it’s a dark, gloomy day—clouds everywhere—but the sun still managed to pierce through. Even on days like this, when the sun is hidden, I thrive because I’m outside. But generally speaking, darkness? I can’t stand it.
There’s something about darkness that feels fearful and hateful. When I’m outside, breathing fresh air, with open space all around, I feel good. But if I’m indoors, in a cave, or even in a dark restaurant with barely any light? It doesn’t sit right with me.
I don’t like going out at night. I usually go to bed right after the sun sets. I don’t spend any part of my waking life in the dark unless I have to.
The Light vs. The Dark
The more I think about it, the more I realize this: when you’re in the light, you’re exposed. You’re in the public eye. Everything you do is seen. On the other hand, when you’re in the dark, you’re hidden. Darkness becomes a place to hide.
“Light is truth. Darkness is the void—the unknown.”
What if everything was out in the open? What if everything you did was in plain view? What if there was a God watching us at all times?
Living Like You’re in the Light
Here’s the thing: I’m not talking about the government or Big Brother. I’m talking about something divine. I’m talking about God. One day, we’re all going to die. We’ll shut our eyes and enter eternal darkness. So, ask yourself:
- Will you die with a clean conscience?
- Will you die happy?
- Or will you leave this world with regrets?
For me, I can’t stand the thought of living with a guilty conscience. Just the other day at work, I accidentally scraped the ceiling with a cart. It was such a small thing, but it ate me up inside. I couldn’t let it go. I told my coworker, “Look, I couldn’t sleep tonight if I didn’t tell you this.”
His response? “Don’t worry about it, man. It’s a small thing.” And he was right—it was a small thing. But still, I couldn’t leave it in the dark.
“I don’t want anything left unsaid or hidden. The truth belongs in the light.”
The Role of Truth in Society
I genuinely believe that if we all lived as though we were being watched—whether by God or something greater—society would thrive. It’s a simple concept, but it’s powerful:
- Live your life as if everything is in public view.
- Speak the truth, even when it’s hard.
- Follow the light.
Imagine a world where everyone told the truth. Imagine a world where we all assumed God exists. I think it would make the world a better place.
The Collision of Light and Darkness
At the end of our lives, light and darkness will collide. But I believe this:
“The light will live on. The light will carry on. The darkness will always be hidden, sequestered, and left behind.”
As I walk through these woods, surrounded by towering trees and the cool winter air, I think about this collision. We create the light. It’s our responsibility to live truthfully, to shine, and to fend off the darkness.
So, ask yourself: What would you do differently if you lived like everything was in plain view? How would you act if you believed you were always in the light?
Think about it.