I see them regularly. Weather I’m sitting
by my window at home, watching the
sunrise, or chilling on my patio while it
gets dark. Or even when I’m driving early
or late and the sky is providing a light
and color show. It always connects me to
the big picture.
Yesterday, like every morning now, when I go for an early run. I am always amazed that there is this sun up there. And I immediately feel the warmth on my skin. The whole landscape changes in the initially flat light. Wonderful, like being slowly woken up.
Normally when I am on the sailboat I look forward to watching the sunset. Where I live there is a lot of trees but I can see a pretty pink
sky tonight as I was watch a deer munching in our yard tonight. She didn’t seem to be bothered by me watching her. She may have been eating for 2 since that was her focus : )
When I awake each morning before sunrise, I immediately go and open the living room drapes so the morning sun will nurture my house plants. It brings me great joy later when I walk up the hall way and see the sun shining on them. That’s not really actually looking at the sunrise but it is always an uplifting moment.
These days it’s definitely more sunsets than sunrises. The last memorable sunset was a few weeks ago on Siesta Key Beach in Florida…my partner and I happened upon a large drum circle gathering right on the beach…we sat and watched as a crowd slowly gathered and joined in dancing in the middle of the circle…it was beautiful and I felt at peace.
It’s been many years since I’ve experienced a proper sunrise…I used to watch them all the time from my rooftop in Boston. A particularly memorable one for me was on the beach in Truro, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)….just seeing the sun rise out of the Atlantic ocean…so amazing. A view I will never forget.
Im not sure why, but sunsets have always
been part of my life. Maybe it’s just where
I live, here on the western edge of the
continent. Sitting on my patio, talking,
until we’re just sitting around in the dark,
is one of my favorite things.
Sunrises are a more recent pleasure.
Between my mental health issues and
my work, I am up early most days. Early
enough to watch my world get light.
As I sat here this morning, this question
prompted me to look out the window,
just in time to see a hot air balloon crossing
my view.
These events have always felt sacred to me
and help to calm and center me.
Bringing me back to the current moment.
I am very blessed to have my windows face the East. As of late, I have witnessed many sunrises as they wake me up in all their glory. I feel so honored to witness this amazing phenomenon.
The last few days I have been “night walking” as the temperatures cool down & the sun is setting. The sunsets have been quite spectacular. The sun, flaming pink, orange, & crimson looks like the numerous sunsets I have stared at in a Claude Monet painting. An impressionists delight.
Seeing the sun rise & set makes me feel alive, joy filled & honored. Loving it….❤️🌅✨
I am fortune to have a beautiful view of the sunrise through my windows. It’s a cozy feeling , waking up and noticing the pink and orange light illuminating the room. You don’t have to do anything. Just be.
Our picture window faces west. I see the sunset each evening but rarely do I behold it. I want to make a conscious effort to do this regularly.
The sunsets give me peace.
We left a dinner party last weekend just as the sun was going down. As we came off of the island we were on, it was all open marsh and the sky was just glorious. I always feel a sense of awe when I see sunrises/sunsets. I’ve always been a sky gazer. Something about looking out into the universe… makes me feel so small yet so connected at the same time.
I’m grateful for the everyday chance to witness the sunrise and sunset. I enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee and the sunset during my evening walks with Loc. Witnessing the beauty of the sunrise and sunset makes me feel free from unnecessary thoughts.
I live in a hollow in W.V….really it is a hillside on both sides of our house. Although these hillsides are not close…as to “close us in”…We never get to see a sunrise or a sunset. When I get to see the moon…I am beyond happy!! When we travel in the winter in our motorhome…We are always thrilled and in awe to see the sun rise and the sun set. In the little area that we stay in Texas…we get to see that Blessing every day. I have photos..!! We will be traveling within the next month…and I know I will see many sun rises and sun sets!! Thank you for this question.!!
There is a line in “Little Big Man” where one of the characters, I believe it is one of the Native Americans, says: “It is a good day to die.”
When I see a beautiful sunrise with pastel brightness, and the promise of a good day to come, I am often reminded of the day my dad died. He’d been in hospice for dementia and a stroke and at the age of 80 did not want feeding tubes and testing and oxygen. I drove to the hospice that morning, and it was indeed a beautiful day, with a multicolored sunrise, and not much traffic. We/I spoke for a few minutes, and even though I am a non-believer, he wanted to say the “Hail Mary” and an “Our Father” with me. We did, and then he slept.
That night he passed.
It was a good day to die.
Thank you, dear John for sharing. It touched me deeply. Currently, my dear father is going to get on his way to say good bye for good. Thank you for your tender, heartfelt and kind post. Thank you dearly for being here with us the way you are.
Often, while riding home in silence and usually with slow speed only, the sun goes down in beautiful colors, the golden sun sinking down at the horizon, coloring the sky in turquoise, blue and orange.red, sometimes with many small clouds reflecting tender pink colors as of late – breathtaking beauty!
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I see them regularly. Weather I’m sitting
by my window at home, watching the
sunrise, or chilling on my patio while it
gets dark. Or even when I’m driving early
or late and the sky is providing a light
and color show. It always connects me to
the big picture.
Yesterday, like every morning now, when I go for an early run. I am always amazed that there is this sun up there. And I immediately feel the warmth on my skin. The whole landscape changes in the initially flat light. Wonderful, like being slowly woken up.
Normally when I am on the sailboat I look forward to watching the sunset. Where I live there is a lot of trees but I can see a pretty pink
sky tonight as I was watch a deer munching in our yard tonight. She didn’t seem to be bothered by me watching her. She may have been eating for 2 since that was her focus : )
Robin, it’s a great place to watch the sunset. Seeing its reflection enhances the beauty.
It’s been a few weeks which means it’s time to get out and see one. They make me feel peace, insignificant but in a good way.
When I awake each morning before sunrise, I immediately go and open the living room drapes so the morning sun will nurture my house plants. It brings me great joy later when I walk up the hall way and see the sun shining on them. That’s not really actually looking at the sunrise but it is always an uplifting moment.
These days it’s definitely more sunsets than sunrises. The last memorable sunset was a few weeks ago on Siesta Key Beach in Florida…my partner and I happened upon a large drum circle gathering right on the beach…we sat and watched as a crowd slowly gathered and joined in dancing in the middle of the circle…it was beautiful and I felt at peace.
It’s been many years since I’ve experienced a proper sunrise…I used to watch them all the time from my rooftop in Boston. A particularly memorable one for me was on the beach in Truro, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)….just seeing the sun rise out of the Atlantic ocean…so amazing. A view I will never forget.
Im not sure why, but sunsets have always
been part of my life. Maybe it’s just where
I live, here on the western edge of the
continent. Sitting on my patio, talking,
until we’re just sitting around in the dark,
is one of my favorite things.
Sunrises are a more recent pleasure.
Between my mental health issues and
my work, I am up early most days. Early
enough to watch my world get light.
As I sat here this morning, this question
prompted me to look out the window,
just in time to see a hot air balloon crossing
my view.
These events have always felt sacred to me
and help to calm and center me.
Bringing me back to the current moment.
Hot air ballons, a ride that flows with the whim of the atmospheres.
I am very blessed to have my windows face the East. As of late, I have witnessed many sunrises as they wake me up in all their glory. I feel so honored to witness this amazing phenomenon.
The last few days I have been “night walking” as the temperatures cool down & the sun is setting. The sunsets have been quite spectacular. The sun, flaming pink, orange, & crimson looks like the numerous sunsets I have stared at in a Claude Monet painting. An impressionists delight.
Seeing the sun rise & set makes me feel alive, joy filled & honored. Loving it….❤️🌅✨
I am fortune to have a beautiful view of the sunrise through my windows. It’s a cozy feeling , waking up and noticing the pink and orange light illuminating the room. You don’t have to do anything. Just be.
Our picture window faces west. I see the sunset each evening but rarely do I behold it. I want to make a conscious effort to do this regularly.
The sunsets give me peace.
We left a dinner party last weekend just as the sun was going down. As we came off of the island we were on, it was all open marsh and the sky was just glorious. I always feel a sense of awe when I see sunrises/sunsets. I’ve always been a sky gazer. Something about looking out into the universe… makes me feel so small yet so connected at the same time.
Sunnypatti, sunrises and sunsets look beautiful. Since you’re a skygazer, I can see how your profile name is right up your alley.
“sunnypatti” was the first username I ever picked for myself years ago… sunflowers, the sun, and the perspective I like to have on life 🙂
I’m grateful for the everyday chance to witness the sunrise and sunset. I enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee and the sunset during my evening walks with Loc. Witnessing the beauty of the sunrise and sunset makes me feel free from unnecessary thoughts.
Ngoc, the beauty of nature has a way of cleaning out junk in the mind.
I live in a hollow in W.V….really it is a hillside on both sides of our house. Although these hillsides are not close…as to “close us in”…We never get to see a sunrise or a sunset. When I get to see the moon…I am beyond happy!! When we travel in the winter in our motorhome…We are always thrilled and in awe to see the sun rise and the sun set. In the little area that we stay in Texas…we get to see that Blessing every day. I have photos..!! We will be traveling within the next month…and I know I will see many sun rises and sun sets!! Thank you for this question.!!
Oh it sounds like you are really feeling a lot better then- hoping so.
There is a line in “Little Big Man” where one of the characters, I believe it is one of the Native Americans, says: “It is a good day to die.”
When I see a beautiful sunrise with pastel brightness, and the promise of a good day to come, I am often reminded of the day my dad died. He’d been in hospice for dementia and a stroke and at the age of 80 did not want feeding tubes and testing and oxygen. I drove to the hospice that morning, and it was indeed a beautiful day, with a multicolored sunrise, and not much traffic. We/I spoke for a few minutes, and even though I am a non-believer, he wanted to say the “Hail Mary” and an “Our Father” with me. We did, and then he slept.
That night he passed.
It was a good day to die.
Poignant John. Thank you.
Sad but profound. My Dad is 86 and one of our cherished times together is going to Mass.
Thanks for sharing, John.
Like O. Christina, it touched me deeply.
Thank you, dear John for sharing. It touched me deeply. Currently, my dear father is going to get on his way to say good bye for good. Thank you for your tender, heartfelt and kind post. Thank you dearly for being here with us the way you are.
I am reminded,
dear John,
of the day my own father died.
Indeed,
that too,
was a good day to die.
Thank you ♥
Thank you for sharing. A beautiful memory!
This touched my heart. Thanks, John.
Often, while riding home in silence and usually with slow speed only, the sun goes down in beautiful colors, the golden sun sinking down at the horizon, coloring the sky in turquoise, blue and orange.red, sometimes with many small clouds reflecting tender pink colors as of late – breathtaking beauty!