In this episode of the "Words That Make Us" podcast, Rama and Tony discuss the topic of “Light”. Listen to them as they discuss how light is perceived in different cultures. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it affect us? How did ancient peoples explain the sun and other light-related phenomena? Some great poetry awaits you! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651 Silver by Walter de la Mare https://allpoetry.com/poem/8494557-Silver-by-Walter-de-la-Mare The light triad https://www.simplypsychology.org/light-triad-personality.html#:~:text=The%20light%20triad%20consists%20of,narcissism%2C%20Mechiavialinism%2C%20and%20psychopathy. Myths about Aurora Borealis https://www.nathab.com/blog/fifteen-native-tales-about-the-northern-lights/ Light and darkness in Romeo and Juliet https://www.cliffsnotes.com/cliffsnotes/subjects/literature/how-does-shakespeare-use-light-and-darkness-in-romeo-and-juliet A World of Light - Elizabeth Jennings https://www.kidsworldfun.com/learn-english/poem-a-world-of-light.php Near death experiences and light https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-near-death-experiences-reveal-about-the-brain/ Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amenouzume Bread, Hashish and Moon by Nizar Qabbani https://allpoetry.com/Bread,-Hashish-And-Moon Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas https://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night If you have any ideas, suggestions or feedback, please send us an email at:  wordsthatmakeus@gmail.com