When those shadows creep up it's always good to remember moments of light and colour; not to block out the shadows, just to remind oneself that when the shadows recede light and colour will always be there waiting. The trick is to give that shadow a little push so it recedes a little more rapidly...and doesn't come back as often.
I blow them a few kisses, a wink now and then, sometimes stick my tongue out in a challenging but funny way. Me and my shadows, we have become great friends. They get bad sometimes, but I invite them in and cradle them until the edges soften and stop hurting.
Thank you for your beautiful comment, filled with light. It made me smile.
My work here is done. 😊