I was taking my daughter to school this morning. We were driving west so I didn’t notice the sunset until I caught a reflection in a window of a house. It was a blaze of red and orange. When I dropped her off at school and got a glimpse of the fiery sunrise, I decided to take a drive out on the country roads to get a better view. I was thankful for the flexibility with my schedule that I was not rushed to get somewhere today. The brilliant colors were breathtaking. I knew a picture on my phone would not do it justice, however I pulled over and took a few snapshots. The grumpiness from not enough sleep left me, as I was filled with awe of the radiant colors. As I continued my drive home I spent some time being thankful and reflecting on the good things in life. Gratitude is very important to me. I have heard teachings on the importance of gratitude and know for myself that it does change my outlook. I went from feeling tired, cranky, and a bit negative to excited and appreciative.
We miss too many moments with our busy schedules. Try to take time, even if it’s just a few minutes, to get outside and look around. Take a drive outside of town or go for a walk. Fresh air and natural light is so good for us physically and mentally. I hope you are able to have some special moments this week.
