
Besides being Instagram-able, sunsets settle my mind….even if I’m riding in a car as it was in this case. The warmth of the colors always seem to drain the stress right out of me, if only for a short moment or two. Sunsets seem to bridge that space in time between the business of the day and the finality of the night. It’s a magical moment that passes quickly, so one needs to be paying attention.
Sunsets ground me. The transcendency and restorative feeling I get when witnessing a spectacular sunset makes me feel connected with nature and its Creator. And, that helps stir feelings of thankfulness and gratitude.
Some people love sunrises as a way to begin another day of opportunities. And, I have to admit, on the few occasions I’ve witnessed a spectacular sunrise, it did stir some excitement in me about the day. But then, it’s gone and the reality of responsibilities and expectations set in and all I feel is stressed.
So the next time you see a sunset, stop moving. Stop talking. Just breathe. You’ll be glad you did.
Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.
~Richie Norton
Beautiful sunset! I’m a sunrise person but I also love sunsets. We have some beautiful ones here at the lake.
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That is a beautiful sunset. XO
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WOW, God sure made a pretty one! We have some pretty sunsets here in the South too, especially the red and pink ones. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Sunsets, sunrises, they’re right up there with oceans and other large bodies of water. They’re what soothes the soul and restores the spirit. Yours is beautiful.
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So beautiful!!
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WOW, Lisa, GORGEOUS capture!
And I absolutely love what you said here, because it mirrors my own thoughts and feelings about sunsets…
“Sunsets ground me. The transcendency and restorative feeling I get when witnessing a spectacular sunset makes me feel connected with nature and its Creator. And, that helps stir feelings of thankfulness and gratitude.”
YES!
I enjoy sunrises too, but not nearly as much as when the sun sets.
I have say, one of the things I liked about living in Florida were the sunsets because they are glorious. Particularly in Key West at the Southernmost Point.
Thanks so much for sharing the beauty, my friend! Have a spectacular weekend! X
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I love sunrises and sunsets. Beautiful shot.
I hope you had a fabulous Thankful Thursday, my friend. ♥
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There’s nothing like a sunset or sunrise to get me to sit and be still and just enjoy.
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