Why We Need Darkness

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December 4, 2019 a project of ServiceSpace I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over again, so that there is really only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light. - Barbara Brown Taylor - Why We Need Darkness Diane Knutson is a former National Park Ranger and the creator of the Lights Out Movement in Rapid City, South Dakota. Light pollution not only impacts our view of the universe, but our environment, our individual health, and energy consumption. Not long ago, the starry night sky was clearly visible -- now, songbirds mistake city skylines for the rising sun, eight out of ten children will never see the Milky Way, and exposure to artificial light at night has been linked to physical and mental health problems. Knutson explains the problem with light pollution and provides solutions for regaining a dark sky. { read more } Be The Change Reduce light pollution with these 5 simple things you can do. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Children, Anger Control and Inuit Wisdom 6 Habits of Hope How to Be Yourself To Keep Company With Oneself 7 Simple Ways to Cultivate Comfort Mark Nepo: Where To Now? Spiritual Practices for Times of Crisis On Being Alone DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,945 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More