A Circle

When the crop circle first appeared, most folks ignored it. Honestly, it looked like any other crop circle that has come to be over the past few decades. That was what was missing – the decades of hints and information.

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But many had been listening and were preparing their family for the coming darkness. They honestly were grasping at straws as to what the word darkness meant. What if it meant the stars would stop shinning? What if society was going to collapse?

The conversations began as a whisper, but soon, it was obvious that even governments were preparing for something. But, yet again…this something remained unknown. And folks began to hoard supplies and move to special areas.

Those that had an intuitive feel for the situation did their best to explain it was not about external factors. They did their best to let folks know there would be an external warning to help folks prepare mentally for the darkness. However, these explanations would fall on deaf ears. So, they retreated and began to prepare themselves and their families for the darkness as it was closer than ever before.

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Waves

The storm clouds began to appear, at the South Pole. Again, those who had given their words, now began, again, because here was the finally warning. All contact was lost with the research stations, in Antarctica. Explainers moved now to words of warning. Now was the time to find your place and just be.

The images coming from the cameras were ominous. These clouds were rolling further and further north. As they came north, entire villages, cities, and countries were now quiet. All communications, all activity, all life had just stopped.

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Sirens

As the northern hemisphere prepared, many said their prayers that there was a more advanced warning. Martial law was implement. Transportation was halted. Ships brought to ports. The world was slowing ending, but not ending. No one could explain why entire communities were going dark.

It was decided that communities would do their best to give a 15 minute warning. Anything more, and they were worried for people’s sanity. Most folks were scared, and they were already the wild beast within take charge of their actions.

When the sirens came, panic set in for many. While those that had the knowledge were calmly being comfy on their beds, couches, or wherever they chose – those without the knowledge were still being busy bees attempting to block out the coming darkness.

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Darkness Arrives

Many have settled, but are still scared about the coming – well, really many don’t know what is coming. Many think the world is dying and this is the long sleep. The look out their windows.

These are the last pictures that they might ever take…

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Nothing In The Unprepared Mind

Where am I? What is this? How do I get home? Why can’t I see? Where is my body? Am I dead? Where is this? They have finally come for us. Oh, no…Is my body okay? What happens next? Why do bad things always happen to me? Am I dead? Do I ever get to go back? I just want this to end? Why won’t this end? End. End. End. End. End. What if I get hungry? Or need to go to the bathroom?

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Nothing In The Prepared Mind

Interesting. This is a weird change of pace. There is nothing to focus on. I wonder what I can create. Can I bring things to form? I should definitely do my best to remain calm. Focus on being mindful. Just stay in the moment. While, I worry about my family, there is nothing I can do, but send love and prayers. Colors…can I create colors? Oh, that is very lovely. Thank you.

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Could Your Mind Survive 3 Days Of Nothing?

One of my favorite questions, as a kid, was could you handle being alone with your thoughts and nothing, but own spirit for days at a time? Taking care our mental health is not just a story, but a real life issue that has again been pushed to the front of all with the loss of Chester Bennington due to suicide.

Please take the time to care for your own mind and mental health. Everyone matters.