In the darkness, we can be invisible. Darkness provides anonymity, we can selectively reveal something about ourselves, but shining just enough light on ourselves.
Darkness eliminates third parties. You need to get close enough to see what is going on. And you will be seen, if you are a third party. Darkness is a whisper to the ear, not a megaphone. Darkness is intimate. We make love in darkness, or by a gentle candle light.
Darkness has been there before light. It is the natural state of being. When we close our eyes, we are with ourselves, by ourselves. Many people fear this situation, we have unlearned to be without sensory distractions, afraid of our (un)consciousness.
Dark forest is nothing to be afraid of. It is booming with life - mycelial networks facilitating energy exchange. Various species of plants and animals, gravitating towards equilibrium. We are guests in the dark forest. Our minds are illuminated by the moon, a symbol of life.
Dark forest is not an escape. Darkness itself is not an escape. It allows us to truly see, truly be, in the present moment, with ourselves. There are no distractions, shining blinking objects. Darkness reveals the reality as it is.
In darkness, there are no distractions.
