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KAREN'S POV In the darkest days, life had gotten bright, but the sky had been overshadowed with umbra, and this was how it was meant to be. Even in the time of happiness, one is struck with sorrow, and when you think your life has been filled with glee, dolefulness pounces you once again. In this cyclic dance, I swore I had founded the true nature of existence. It's a pendulum swinging between joy and pain, teaching us the profound lessons that only a life lived in full spectrum can impart. Joy gave me memories, while sorrow shaped my strength. This duality was not a curse but rather a profound opportunity to grow, to empathize, and to understand the complex tapestry of human emotion. And I stood here in shock, in the twilight of my complex journey, reminding myself that it was in my hands to embrace the light and the shadows alike. The umbra that loomed may seem daunting, yet it held the key to my resilience. It was in the embrace of my entire self, in the acceptance of life'