The Charm of Sunsets

 “Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting under!” – C. Joybell C.


December 31 2016 - Pretoria
I love sunsets, and I have made it a habit, especially New Year’s Eve, to stop and just gaze at the fleeting beauty, the spectacle of colour painting the sky.

Nature gives us free beauty, something to behold for a moment, making us in tune with our body, mind and soul. It can be the rain, a rainbow, water, stars, whatever the choice, be sure it will guarantee a sense of satisfaction that will endure as long as you last.  

There are psychological effects that persist long after the sun has gone down. Studies show that appreciating natural beauty may boost well-being and enhance life satisfaction. To reap all the goodness a sunset has to offer, one has to drop everything and really notice the spectacular display in the sky, and really engage with the experience.


15th December 2016 - Port Elizabeth

Reasons why I/you should never miss a sunset. 

1. Slows down time. Experiences of awe bring one into the present moment.

2. Forces one to go outside.

3. Allows one to multitask in a healthy way. Just sitting and observing the sunset gives one a health boost; opportunity to practice mindfulness. 
 
4. Forces one to put the phone down (well maybe use phone to take one photo then...) giving your brain time to recharge and recover. 
 
5. Helps one to appreciate life's gift. 
 
6. It is inspiring.... the reason sunsets are timeless and constant standby for poets, writers and romantics.

8th March 2017 - Bela Bela
During my recent drive to Blouberg District, Limpopo, I just had to along the for a moment, then drove for kilometers watching the sunset in awe through the rear view mirror. That short moment of the sunset offered some relief from the long drives I had taken in the day.

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. … There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature ...” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring


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