The loss of daylight and the feeling of nightfall
The loss of daylight and the feeling of nightfall is a hard thing for people to process. It’s even harder for those who are used to living in the light. For many cultures, the change from day to night is a time of great importance and ritual. The United States is no different. There are many Hopi tribes that believe that gathering more night will bring them closer to their ancestors. They believe that doing so will help them understand the world around them better.
To prepare for their rituals, theHopi would bring supplies with them to the grove where they would perform their ceremonies. These items would include food, water, and oil lamps. The oil lamps were especially important as they represented the light of life itself. The Hopi believed that by bringing these items with them, they would be able to connect with their ancestors more easily.
When they arrived at the grove, the first thing they would do is finish preparations for the ritual. This included setting up everything they needed and making sure all of their items were with them. Then, they would meet with Tyrande and her husband Malfurion Stormrage . Tyrande was the High Priestess of Elune and Leader of the Night Elf Sentinel Army duringthe Third War . Malfurion was one ofthe most powerful druids in all of history . Together, these two had a great reputation withthe Wild Hunt .
After meeting with Tyrande and Malfurion , it was time forthe Hopi to begin their ritual . They would start by spreading flowers around Tyrande’s feet . This was meant to represent new life being brought into existence. Then, they would offer her a prayer or cry from the heart . After this, each person in attendancewould take turns stabbing a ceremonial blade into thenight sky . As each person did this , theywould offer up a prayer or wish to Elune .
Once everyone had had a chance to speak , it was timefor Tyrande to begin her partoftheritual . Shewould start by lighting an oil lampand then placing it in frontof her husband’s grave site . This actwas meantto bring him backto life so that he could once again lead his people againstthe forcesof darknessin this world
The way our bodies react to the change in light
As the sun sets, our eyesight becomes moreadapted to the darkness. Our pupils dilate in order to let in more light, and we begin to see better in the dark. Melatonin, a hormone that makes us feel sleepy, also begins to be produced in larger quantities.
Our bodies are designed to make the most of the Nighttime hours. For centuries, humans have hunted and gathered under the cover of darkness, when predators are less active and prey is more vulnerable. Today, we still rely on the night for many of our livelihoods: Farmers grow crops that are harvested at night; construction workers build during the cooler nighttime hours; hospital staff work through the night to care for patients.
But as our world has become increasingly illuminated by electric lights, many of us no longer experience true darkness on a regular basis. In fact, artificial light exposure has been linked with a host of health problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes.
So what can we do to recapture some of that lost Nighttime magic? Here are five ways to reconnect with the power of the dark:
1) Get outside after sunset: Spend time outdoors in natural light each day if possible, especially during sunset and sunrise when ultraviolet rays are most intense. But avoid staring directly at sunlight or wearing sunglasses — both can damage your eyesight over time. And don’t forget to apply sunscreen before heading outdoors; even brief exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer.
2) Bring nature indoors: If you can’t get outside after sunset, bring nature inside your home or office with houseplants or an indoor water feature like a fountain or aquarium. Studies have shown that spending time around plants reduces stress and anxiety while improving mood and focus. And listening to running water has been shown to promote relaxation and reduce blood pressure levels.
3) Limit your exposure to artificial light at night: Reduce your exposure to blue-wavelength light — emitted by electronic screens as well as energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs — by dimming lights indoors after sunset or using red-tinted glasses or computer software that filters out blue light (available for purchase online). If you must be exposed to bright lights at night (for example, if you work the graveyard shift), try wearing sunglasses on your way home so that you’re not bombarded by artificial light all at once when you walk through your front door. You can also download free apps like f Lux or Twilightthat change the color temperature of your computer screen based on the time of day (similar apps are available for smartphones).
The rituals we perform at night
The rituals we perform at night are important to us. We hope to gather more night and prepare for the future. We must act now and bring our supplies with us. We will meet at the grove of awakening and bring these last few items with us. We will spread the flowers around Tyrande’s body and bring her to former night.
The things we associate with nighttime
The things we associate with nighttime are rituals that we hope to gather more of as the night grows short. We must act quickly and bring items with us to the grove of awakening, where we meet the former night warriors. They will provide us with oils that we blessed and spread around Tyrande. With these preparations and ritual, we bring the supply wagon to her. Tyrande’s time grows short, but with our help, she can fight the blade in the night.