@art.life It's so great to hear from you Kate! You definitely popped into my mind as I was writing this. A subtle internal whisper of "I hope Kate sees this one" literally came to me lol. So naturally I was pleased to see and hear your strength and wisdom follow suite :)

but they've all just expanded my understanding and acceptance of things.

The concepts of understanding and acceptance have most definitely been a thing for me as well. Understanding is one of the hardest things sometimes merely from the fact that it takes time, experience, and so much patience to really "get it". Thankfully, once you get it, you don't forget it! Acceptance is that other one that can make you cringe BUT ultimately is the mothership of love and IMO, what humanity strives for.

I also kind of want to get back to writing - it's always been one of my favourite expressions, the skill I so aspire to improve.

Me too. For realz. It makes a big difference. I've missed it. Writing is actually how Steemit began for me. I miss the depth that you can explore with it. I'm looking forward to reading whatever you throw down, whenever that may be.

And the best thing about darkness is that it makes light easier to find.

Efff yesss. Makes me think about how my day yesterday and how absolutely dark is was, yet today it was so easy to find that light.

Thanks for being an easy to find light, Kate :)