Maybe the darkness isn't something to be so afraid of. Instead, it is the hand of the Lord, shielding us from the unbearable struggle. Maybe the weight on our shoulders isn't one from our burdens, but the weight of His arms around us, as a sign of comfort to know we are not alone. Hence when we see the light at the end of the tunnel, the weight is lifted off. For He is setting us free, to fly off and live our lives once more.