Hello, Darkness. Hello, Flare. I’ve been struck down by autoimmunity again, but it’s been worse. Many times. I’m trying to do everything right and hope I’ll be better soon.
I searched my phone photos for ‘dark,’ and here are some of the results. I like that they all have light in them too, as if we’re heading that way, as if it’s inevitable.
Above is the loch. Below, the interior of Peathill Kirk.
This humorous wee video came up too, and it made me smile with its accuracy. I’m still working on that next series. I’ve slowed down a bit, but the pain actually seems to be less when I am writing.
Diabolical was there… Of course it was.
There were dark castles…
And moonlit skies…
The photos don’t lie. The light will come.
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Wonderful gallery
I’m glad you like it 🙂
I did!
Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you 🙂
That first picture is striking, while there is obviously darkness there is also light. Hoping you find your light soon. Glad you are getting some relief while you write!
Thank you!
Moonlit skies are amazing when the moon isn’t hidden behind clouds. It’s nice that you feel better when you’re writing, Ailish.
They are amazing 🙂
It is these glimpses with light in the darkness that make the beauty in your photos. May your healing bring you a world of beautiful glimpses. Stay strong.
Thank you, Julie 🙂
Nothing makes us appreciate light more so than darkness.
Beautiful photos. Sending you light and best wishes.
Thank you so much 🙂
Beautiful photos. Hope your health is looking up soon.
Thank you 🙂
Sorry for your pain. But as you say, there’s light in the darkness, as your words and photographs attest.
Yes. Thank you 🙂
Hope things soon improve.
Gwen.
Thank you, Gwen 🙂
I hope the light comes soon 🙂
Me too. Thank you, Simon 🙂
🙂
What a beautiful mindset. And beautiful photographs. I hope you are on the mend soon.
Thank you 🙂
Feel better soon, m’dear.
Thank you so much 🙂
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Thank you 🙂
Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you 🙂
I hope you feel better soon. I’m wondering if it’s the time of year. My autoimmunity is acting up, too.
I hope you heal soon. That’s interesting; I was flared this time last year too.
Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear that, Ailish. I wish you soon recovery!
Thank you 🙂
Best wishes to get better soon Ailish
Thank you so much, Elizabeth 🙂
Beautiful photos & hope you have some improvement & feel better soon Ailish
I hope you are soon on the mend and feeling better, my friend.