The world feels
supernatural at night, because nighttime opens up more possibilities for
imagination. I think this is for three reasons.
You might be thinking
less about work or daily practicalities. There’s more time for introspection.
Even if you’re not tired, you’re also slipping more into a dreamlike state
which allows for abstraction.
Another reason is that
shadowy spaces naturally spark our imagination. Sometimes it’s in a fearful
way, but fears can be creative.
Also, it’s because we
can see the stars. This always feels like magic. Preexisting formations make us
want to create; outer space absorbed into inner space. The galaxy reminds us of
the seemingly endless expanse we can begin, bit by bit, to fill with ideas.
