I went to watch the sunset just this week, and I feel like I always do: grateful for Artist who created this beautiful work of art, and for my ability to enjoy it!
Mostly when on an overnight on the sailboat but i will catch one this time of year walking our family dog. My friend Nan would say it was God’s artwork! Truly Beautiful I love them!
Today I ran into the Dollar store because I needed paper towel but picked up a few things, the lady in front of me paid for my items!
It will be my turn next to pay if forward to someone else. That was so sweet, she turned and said ” God Bless”. I had thought the cashier made a mistake! 👏✨💕
When I was twelve years old,
our family drove out west,
and stayed a week at the Grand Canyon . . .
it was wonderful,
and entirely alien
to what my East Coast eyes had been born to.
One evening
we drove along the canyon’s edge
and stopped at various overlooks
as the sun began to set . . .
that night
was the first and only night
I have ever seen four distinctly different sunsets
from four scenic turn outs.
The Little Prince
claimed to have seen forty-four sunsets in one day,
because his planet was so small,
all he had to do was to move his chair a little ways
every few minutes.
Where I live now
I am not treated to many sunsets,
as trees across the road
block my view,
but I see sunrises almost every day,
except when clouds, fog,
rain or snow keep the curtains drawn.
This morning
the sun shone in on my sleeping face and woke me
much as one of my cats
will plant herself in front of my face
and stare until I open my eyes.
Today’s sun
was beautiful and honest and clean . . .
plain of clouds or other decorations,
and nothing to block his entrance through my bedroom window.
Straightforward,
no apologies,
no frills . . .
just pure fire and energy.
It made me feel blessed. ♥
It´s been a while when witnessing a beautiful sunrise. A breathtaking sunrise, the sun slowly appearing in all its wonder being a red orange yellow beauty, mirrored in the smooth and slow flowing river where i passed, while the world was still in a bluish gray dawn ready to awake to a new day. So peaceful. and i stood still and just opened up to it. A feeling of wonder and deep joy about natural´s utter beauty and deep gratefulness to witnessing this miracle happen.
This morning it was sunny! The weather changes here like a drop of the hat ! So now it’s cloudy and gray which is typical for this area of Norway. We have dramatic weather conditions, but nothing like the USA. No tornadoes etc . I feel happy when I get to see sunsets and sunshine 🌞. I notice more and more due to meditation that my moods don’t fluctuate like the weather! Having stable mind with more ease is freedom. I notice I accept and live as it is much much more than I ever have before. I’m very grateful for this it’s much like a slow sunrise . Enlightenment doesn’t happen overnight. Slowly slowly bit by bit each moment of truly surrendering things become clearer. Thank you .☺️
The Great Divide to the west and the Sangre de Cristo’s to the east were capped in snow, tree line up, from the storm that passed through on the 23rd. Agua es Vida.
Last week I was riding my bike home in the evening and observed the beautiful peachy-pink clouds against the pale evening sky. The colors reflected in the waters of the inlet I ride by, along with the evergreen trees on a small nearby mountain, streaks of light from the streetlights coming on, and the sailboats moored at the marina there. I look at the sky every day and it always gives me beauty and peace.
One of the benefits of the shorter days of winter is that I will have more chances of seeing a sunrise. The particular configuration of our house and the surrounding trees means I have to get to an open place away from the house to really see the eastern sky as the sun is coming up. I see the light, but not the sun climbing out of bed. Maybe I’ll get in some walks for that purpose.
Barb, I sleep in quite a bit too, so I’m all too familiar with that. The sun rises later. This aligns with the time I usually wake up in the morning which is around 7:30am.
After posting this I discovered that the hotel room I’m staying in faces east and I could get a beautiful view of the sunrise over the dry hills of eastern Washington. The sky glowed with golden light reflecting off the clouds, gilding their underbellies and edges. It will rain later today, but for this moment Sun owned the sky. Beautiful.
The last time I witnessed a beautiful sunset was last night. It has a romantic vibe reminding me of my time winding down with Ngoc at night together in bed.
I saw a beautiful sunrise Friday morning from the airplane when I was on my way from Tampa to Philly. It was beautiful and it made me feel special to witness it from that view being in an airplane.
I see almost every sunrise – it may be on my walk or driving back from the gym or sitting eating breakfast. I always feel a strong sense of faith, hope and peace. Sunsets are harder to see from my house but when I take time to find it the same feelings arise.
For a sunrise to really be beautiful and multi colored in the pastels that are never the same, we probably note that it happens only when there are clouds to partially block or scatter the light, and bring out the spectrum of colors. It is a simple matter of random cooperation between the clouds and the sun itself. The same of course can be said for the setting sun. It is the intermingling of the sun, 93 million miles away and the clouds in our atmosphere, only a fraction of that distance, that makes the whole thing work.
And we don’t have to do anything, just open our eyes.
… and my mind spinning your thread (a big thank you to you for this and i hope you don´t mind 🙏) that when the clouds dissolve or when there are almost none, a peaceful stillness starts to appear in the atmosphere, the sky appearing in shimmering turquoise, blue, dark blue, and the various tones of yellow and red when clouds lose their form and might downsize to tiny particles of drops of water or dust, and we experience the wonder of it all. At least in me, this deeply rooted archaic inner response to the miracle and wonder of both a beautiful sunrise or sunset rekindles a longing which i suppose is present, aware or not aware, in every living being.
Thank you for today’s question; it reminded me to be more present and appreciate the beauty of nature. There have been many times when I’ve seen beautiful sunsets through my window, but I rarely take the time to really focus on them. They are a source of warmth and peace after all! ☀
My kitchen faces east, and as I was getting the dogs’ breakfast ready yesterday morning, the pink and orange skies caught my eye through the blinds. Opened them up to soak it in. I love seeing the color peek behind the trees and the steeple of the church that’s across the street.
I concur that every sunrise and sunset is beautiful. I’ve seen many of both over the ocean and the mountains, and look forward to seeing them again in the mountains when we go to visit family for Thanksgiving.
Happy Sunday, all! Teaching this morning and then headed to the BOA Stadium for the Panthers vs Bills game. Weather is perfect for football!
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I went to watch the sunset just this week, and I feel like I always do: grateful for Artist who created this beautiful work of art, and for my ability to enjoy it!
Mostly when on an overnight on the sailboat but i will catch one this time of year walking our family dog. My friend Nan would say it was God’s artwork! Truly Beautiful I love them!
Today I ran into the Dollar store because I needed paper towel but picked up a few things, the lady in front of me paid for my items!
It will be my turn next to pay if forward to someone else. That was so sweet, she turned and said ” God Bless”. I had thought the cashier made a mistake! 👏✨💕
When I was twelve years old,
our family drove out west,
and stayed a week at the Grand Canyon . . .
it was wonderful,
and entirely alien
to what my East Coast eyes had been born to.
One evening
we drove along the canyon’s edge
and stopped at various overlooks
as the sun began to set . . .
that night
was the first and only night
I have ever seen four distinctly different sunsets
from four scenic turn outs.
The Little Prince
claimed to have seen forty-four sunsets in one day,
because his planet was so small,
all he had to do was to move his chair a little ways
every few minutes.
Where I live now
I am not treated to many sunsets,
as trees across the road
block my view,
but I see sunrises almost every day,
except when clouds, fog,
rain or snow keep the curtains drawn.
This morning
the sun shone in on my sleeping face and woke me
much as one of my cats
will plant herself in front of my face
and stare until I open my eyes.
Today’s sun
was beautiful and honest and clean . . .
plain of clouds or other decorations,
and nothing to block his entrance through my bedroom window.
Straightforward,
no apologies,
no frills . . .
just pure fire and energy.
It made me feel blessed. ♥
I can see the winter setting sun through my bedroom window. It’s a bright red slice on the horizon. My heart is full when I see it.
It´s been a while when witnessing a beautiful sunrise. A breathtaking sunrise, the sun slowly appearing in all its wonder being a red orange yellow beauty, mirrored in the smooth and slow flowing river where i passed, while the world was still in a bluish gray dawn ready to awake to a new day. So peaceful. and i stood still and just opened up to it. A feeling of wonder and deep joy about natural´s utter beauty and deep gratefulness to witnessing this miracle happen.
This morning it was sunny! The weather changes here like a drop of the hat ! So now it’s cloudy and gray which is typical for this area of Norway. We have dramatic weather conditions, but nothing like the USA. No tornadoes etc . I feel happy when I get to see sunsets and sunshine 🌞. I notice more and more due to meditation that my moods don’t fluctuate like the weather! Having stable mind with more ease is freedom. I notice I accept and live as it is much much more than I ever have before. I’m very grateful for this it’s much like a slow sunrise . Enlightenment doesn’t happen overnight. Slowly slowly bit by bit each moment of truly surrendering things become clearer. Thank you .☺️
Antoinette, we’re not too far off from snowstorms in MN.
The Great Divide to the west and the Sangre de Cristo’s to the east were capped in snow, tree line up, from the storm that passed through on the 23rd. Agua es Vida.
”I notice I accept and live as it is much much more than I ever have before. I’m very grateful for this it’s much like a slow sunrise.”
I love your perspective on this,
dear Antoinette. 🙂
Thank you . . .
I often take notice and it makes me feel out of my body. Awesome 👍
Last week I was riding my bike home in the evening and observed the beautiful peachy-pink clouds against the pale evening sky. The colors reflected in the waters of the inlet I ride by, along with the evergreen trees on a small nearby mountain, streaks of light from the streetlights coming on, and the sailboats moored at the marina there. I look at the sky every day and it always gives me beauty and peace.
One of the benefits of the shorter days of winter is that I will have more chances of seeing a sunrise. The particular configuration of our house and the surrounding trees means I have to get to an open place away from the house to really see the eastern sky as the sun is coming up. I see the light, but not the sun climbing out of bed. Maybe I’ll get in some walks for that purpose.
Barb, I sleep in quite a bit too, so I’m all too familiar with that. The sun rises later. This aligns with the time I usually wake up in the morning which is around 7:30am.
After posting this I discovered that the hotel room I’m staying in faces east and I could get a beautiful view of the sunrise over the dry hills of eastern Washington. The sky glowed with golden light reflecting off the clouds, gilding their underbellies and edges. It will rain later today, but for this moment Sun owned the sky. Beautiful.
Beautiful descriptions,
dear Barb . . . ♥
The last time I witnessed a beautiful sunset was last night. It has a romantic vibe reminding me of my time winding down with Ngoc at night together in bed.
I saw a beautiful sunrise Friday morning from the airplane when I was on my way from Tampa to Philly. It was beautiful and it made me feel special to witness it from that view being in an airplane.
A moment of transcendence: there is beauty I do not know.
I see almost every sunrise – it may be on my walk or driving back from the gym or sitting eating breakfast. I always feel a strong sense of faith, hope and peace. Sunsets are harder to see from my house but when I take time to find it the same feelings arise.
For a sunrise to really be beautiful and multi colored in the pastels that are never the same, we probably note that it happens only when there are clouds to partially block or scatter the light, and bring out the spectrum of colors. It is a simple matter of random cooperation between the clouds and the sun itself. The same of course can be said for the setting sun. It is the intermingling of the sun, 93 million miles away and the clouds in our atmosphere, only a fraction of that distance, that makes the whole thing work.
And we don’t have to do anything, just open our eyes.
. . . opening our eyes
being key,
dear John . . . 🙂
… and my mind spinning your thread (a big thank you to you for this and i hope you don´t mind 🙏) that when the clouds dissolve or when there are almost none, a peaceful stillness starts to appear in the atmosphere, the sky appearing in shimmering turquoise, blue, dark blue, and the various tones of yellow and red when clouds lose their form and might downsize to tiny particles of drops of water or dust, and we experience the wonder of it all. At least in me, this deeply rooted archaic inner response to the miracle and wonder of both a beautiful sunrise or sunset rekindles a longing which i suppose is present, aware or not aware, in every living being.
Thank you for today’s question; it reminded me to be more present and appreciate the beauty of nature. There have been many times when I’ve seen beautiful sunsets through my window, but I rarely take the time to really focus on them. They are a source of warmth and peace after all! ☀
My Ngoc, sunsets are easier, because our living room window is big and points west.
My kitchen faces east, and as I was getting the dogs’ breakfast ready yesterday morning, the pink and orange skies caught my eye through the blinds. Opened them up to soak it in. I love seeing the color peek behind the trees and the steeple of the church that’s across the street.
I concur that every sunrise and sunset is beautiful. I’ve seen many of both over the ocean and the mountains, and look forward to seeing them again in the mountains when we go to visit family for Thanksgiving.
Happy Sunday, all! Teaching this morning and then headed to the BOA Stadium for the Panthers vs Bills game. Weather is perfect for football!
Broncos won handily this afternoon. Maybe Bo Nix will be the one.
Patriots fan here and they are on a nice roll!!
I’m in Philly. I will be rooting the Eagles this afternoon, hoping they redeem themselves playing the Giants.