Confession: I like lots of lights on

I remember being hounded as a kid to shut the lights off. The trouble is I have come to realize that I have an adversity to the dark. It stresses me out. I like the lights on, but much more than you’d think.

The most important place to have lights on is when I’m eating. I hate eating in dim lighting. Yeah, I’ll tolerate it if I’m out to eat and can’t find their switch on the wall. However, you can bet your bottom dollar that if I know where the switch is in your house when I’m over for a meal, I’ll turn it on.

Why?

Light relaxes me; fire especially. I guess I’m a descendant of the cave man who invented fire. I love having additional “mood lighting” on, the fireplace lit, or the occasional candle on the counter.

In case you are wondering, yes, the TV counts. On the rare occasion my husband is away on business, I treat myself to sleeping with the lights and/or the TV on. I find it comforting and relaxing, and the funny thing is I’m not alone. I’ve found a few other people who also relax with light or love to sleep with TV on for the BEST night’s sleep EVER.

Water on the other hand makes me tense. Running water, trickling waterfalls, fish tanks, etc. What element is your favorite?