While one must respect the shadows, and the power they hold, it would be prudent to not forget the power of the world in which we live. While the shadows hide and cower from the sun, the tangible forces at work create a more obvious effect. This reason explains why many are unaware of the shadows. Why worry, when the light shines so brightly?

Everything in this world exists in two forms; there is the physical, tangible form we know from our day to day interactions, and then there is the shadow, the reflection, the negative of the physical form. Many spend their days meandering through life, never stopping to consider what may occur in the shadows. These people live their lives in blissful ignorance of the secrets the shadows hold. However, for most, this fact is a nonissue, as in reality, knowing the truth can be far more terrifying…

Ms. Ashling watched her students stare blankly at their computer screens. She had given her freshman composition class an assignment in which they were to write about an important event in their life. She could see, however, that most of them had little, if any, idea what to write about. She thought to herself for a moment, and then glanced at the beautiful mural that adorned the wall of the school’s library. A smile crept across Ms. Ashling’s face, as she had an idea with which she could inspire her students.