--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Darkness is not the absence of light. The…" description: "\"“Darkness is not the absence of light. The light will always be there. Darkness only occurs when you move far away from the light.”\" — Nelson M. Lubao" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d79/nelson-m-lubao-52580_darkness_darkness-is-not-the-absence-of-light-the_2685407.jpg" --- # Darkness is not the absence of light. The light will… ![“Darkness is not the absence of light. The light will always be there. Darkness only occurs when you move far away from the light.” quote by Nelson M. 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Themes hope light distance Mood hopeful inspirational Type motivational spiritual When to use this quote - mental health - spiritual practice - creative writing Key Concepts existentialism optimism Questions to Reflect On - What keeps you connected to your 'light'? - How can you bridge the gap? 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