A person can become your rock, your happiness and your home. Without a hand even touching yours, someone can make you feel like you have found where you belong. No matter how much coffee you drink or how many hours you sleep, the mind ceases to breathe. The brain’s grey matter dissolves into a state of numbness that cannot be healed. Yet, Kaur describes an emotional restlessness even while the physical aspect of someone appears to be okay, their inner soul suffers.Īs the minutes pass by and the days go on, the mind seeks tranquility amidst chaos. At the center of vulnerability is fear, whether that’s fear of being alone or fear of being forgotten.Ĭollege students can always relate to being tired, considering that every night is a sleepless one because of academics or spontaneous adventures. It’s inevitable that you’ll shiver at the possibility of the worst, as the past haunts people in a way that nothing else can.

Just a single heartbreak can bring hesitation and anxiety in someone’s heart when considering falling for someone new. One smile can cause you to pour your whole life into someone, only to have them throw you away at the end. “Milk and Honey” addresses one of the most common fears associated with love-giving your heart to someone who doesn’t deserve it. Perhaps the clouds are just waiting for you to come back into their embrace, for you to lay down on the grass and gaze at the sky above you. The only present beings now are the sky and the lover, and yet, mankind has always found companionship with nature. The pure, childlike setting is corrupted with deep hopelessness from the loss of a loved one, representing the loss of one’s innocence due to heartbreak. Amidst admiring the world and its beauty, one finds themselves alone, longing for love’s beauty instead. Kaur juxtaposes all three together and brings an intricate mix of bliss and sadness. Staring at the sky never ceases to make you feel something, whether those feelings take on the form of happiness, nostalgia or loneliness. Heart of Darkness as a Psychological Novel | Psychological Journey

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