In a world filled with constant motion and noise, there is a moment of quiet beauty that unfolds each morning with the rising sun. The surprise of every sunrise is not just in the vibrant hues painted across the sky or the gentle awakening of nature; it is in the opportunity it presents for us to pause, reflect, and embrace the new day unfolding before us.
As I stand witness to the spectacle of dawn breaking, I am reminded of the endless possibilities that each sunrise brings. The sky transitions from the stillness of night to a canvas ablaze with colours, a reminder of the ever-changing nature of life itself. In that fleeting moment when the sun peeks above the horizon, casting its golden light upon the world, I am filled with a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty that surrounds me.
Every sunrise holds a surprise, a promise of something new and unexpected on the horizon. It is a reminder that each day is a fresh start, a blank canvas upon which we can paint our hopes, dreams, and aspirations. The surprise of every sunrise lies not just in the spectacle of light and colour, but in the opportunity it presents for us to approach the day with a sense of curiosity and wonder.
For me, the surprise of every sunrise extends beyond the visual spectacle to a deeper, more personal level. It is a reminder of the passage of time, of the fleeting nature of life, and of the importance of cherishing each moment we are given. As I watch the sunrise each morning, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude to God for the gift of a new day and the opportunity it presents to live with purpose and intention.
‘The grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never all dried at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal dawn and gloaming, on sea and continents and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls.’
John Muir (1838 – 1914). He was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas particularly the wilderness areas of the American West.
As I continue to witness the beauty of sunrise each morning, I am reminded of the infinite possibilities that lie within each new day. The surprise of every sunrise is a gift that keeps on giving, a reminder that each day is a chance to start anew, to embrace the unknown, and to savour the beauty of the present moment. May you too find joy in the surprise of every sunrise, and may it fill your heart with light and your spirit with hope. Every sunrise is a poem written on the earth with words of light, offering us the gift of a brand-new day.
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