…and I thought
how the sun
blazes
for everyone just
so joyfully
as it rises…
Mary Oliver
42 Days Of Yes!
Day 4: Watch A Pure Sunrise
Are you an early riser?
I love mornings. I used to be a night owl but “made the switch” several years ago and now savor the early hours. I’ve written before about my morning practice that I rely on to begin my days with meaning and purpose.
Although I’m usually awake at sunrise, I’m also typically doing something: reading, journaling, walking. Today, I said YES to “a pure sunrise” as I call it – simply watching the sun make its way up the horizon, doing nothing else, with nothing to distract me. This morning I sat on my deck, coffee in hand, and watched.
What a surprisingly soothing experience. Although a bit antsy at first (“Shouldn’t I be doing something?”), I was quickly reminded of the joy in slowing down. The word that comes to mind to describe this moment: contemplative.
We live and work in a busy, noisy world. We have demands on our time, responsibilities to carry out, worries and uncertainties. But every day, the sun makes its way across the sky as it has for, well, basically forever. Every morning dawns a fresh start, a new opportunity to live the life we imagined, a chance to make our difference. When I take the time to truly contemplate that, gratitude almost overwhelms me. What a gift.
I’ve included a few more photos of the sun’s progress on Facebook. It was stunning!
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Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who need to get unstuck – whether in your leadership ability, income level, or from spinning your wheels in the day-to-day. She teaches you to flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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