I have a list of topics and themes. These are my shadows. I want to explore them on this album. But just lately I've been feeling a little scared. What if dwelling on the darkness for a year or more would drag me into it? Would it harm me? Is this a smart thing to do?

But this is me right now. This is what I need to write about. And I think I can immerse myself in darkness without getting lost in it. I think I can call out my shadows and cast a little light on them without being drawn into them. I think it could even be healthy, maybe healing.

Guess I'll find out.