All of us are afraid of darkness.
Animals are not afraid of darkness like
men. Some animals and birds prey in the night. Some animals have better vision
in the night.
But night always frightens human beings.
We are afraid of night because of the
ferocious and poisonous animals that roam in the dark. Then poisonous snakes,
scorpions, lions and such animals have no problem in attacking others during
the day. These animals may be roaming in the night because night is calmer with
fewer enemies. It may be easy for them to prey during the night than the day.
No snake comes out of its hole with the sole intention of biting a human being.
No lion wakes in the morning with a decision to kill a man. They kill for their
food. So ferocious animals that prowl is only one reason for our fear of night.
Fear is archetypal also. We have
inherited it from our parents. We have been associating night with ghosts and
spirits. Night is the time for devils. Though there is no evidence for ghosts
and devils not walking during day, we have inherited such a notion that night
is the time for these vicious unseen beings.
We are afraid of all spirits of dead people, even the spirit of our
dearest one who has passed away. Something in our heart tells us that all
spirits and their world are noxious.
Wicked people prefer night for doing all
their illegal, immoral and cruel activities. Night is the safe time for them,
may be because it is less lively. But wickedness needs no particular time to
act. Vile activities are done during the day also.
Why are we afraid of nights? It is
because night is dark.
I know this is not a great revelation.
But I am sure that I am leading you to the core of all these arguments.
We are afraid of darkness.
What is darkness?
Darkness is the absence of light.
Darkness hinders our sight.
Absence of proper sight hinders action.
Absence of action is death.
Darkness is nothing - no hope, no life,
no color and no sound.
Hence all situations in our life without
hope are euphemistically called dark. All days of trouble are dark. All
frustrations and disappointments are dark. Days of financial crisis are dark.
Everything negative in our life is called dark.
Dark days in our life are days of
ferocious animals, days of poisonous enemies, wicked friends, malicious
relatives and unfaithful co workers. Dark days are unhealthy, poor, critical
and uncertain. These are days in which we grapple to find a way out of the
problems in our life. We stand alone in dark unsupported, unsought and
neglected. No scream will be loud enough to attract a friend.
You miss even your shadow in the dark.
But darkness is not always dark.
Darkness offers the brightest light. It has the sweetest smile. It has the best message of hope. It offers the unchanging friendship. Darkness
has something to stimulate your dreams and passions.
Darkness has stars in the sky.
Stars twinkle, smile and often laugh to
cheer you up. They will guide you and lead you. They never change nor ever
behave unfaithful. They hide their cheerful face to none. They are loving and
caring. They shed only light and no scorching heat. They are the most beautiful
creation in this world. They remain unpolluted by the wickedness of this world
since they always stay high in the sky.
Stars beckon you to new hopes, new life
and new dreams.
But the tragedy is that many of us do
not see stars during dark days of life. We struggle with frightening thoughts
about uncertain future. We remain sleepless afraid of fearful dreams. We look
around and see darkness everywhere.
But there are stars in the sky in every
night.
Do you want to see these stars?
Come out and stand in the darkness.
This is the only way to see shining
stars in the sky.
Come out of your comfortable house and stand
in the darkness of night, looking up to the sky.
Untie your boat and let it go into the
roaring sea. It will take you to new experiences and destinations.
Professor
Jacob Abraham
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