SUN - RISE

 

I had the opportunity to sit with the sunrise this morning.  I had my camera with me, so in between moments of enjoying the colours in the sky before me, I would also take photos.  My mother was still in bed and wasn't up to see the sunrise, so I sent her pictures and video footage and she was able to enjoy the sunrise with me.  

Webster is clear that we see the sunrise, not because the sun is moving above the earth's horizon, but because the earth is rotating.  That wasn't always the belief.  But even in 2024, does it matter to me which cosmic ball is on the move.  In the moment, it seems enough for me just to enjoy the beauty that the sunrise provides.  

My agnostic approach to most things allows me to just sit with the moment with no need to analyze the why's and wherefores.  I really don't need to understand the science of light refraction and atmospheric effects to enjoy it's colourful show.  

My favourite shots this morning were perspective shots.  I wanted to see the sunrise through the weeds in the field.  That is the perspective I have of most beautiful things in my life.  Life is lived looking through the weeds.  My choice is to find the beauty, even with the weeds.   They shared the sunrise with me this morning.  They were my companions on watch as the earth turned ever so slightly every minute to reveal different reflections and refractions of the light that penetrates our atmosphere.    

The love of beauty is strong with Enneagram 4's.  We don't need to explanations or answers to admire and be in awe of the incredible artistry that shows up on the sky's canvas.  

Maybe taking photographs every thirty seconds hinders the moment.  Maybe there would be another level of cosmic connection without the presence of my iPhone.  But then I would only be enjoying the sunrise by myself, and I would rather miss soaking in the magnificence of the moment, than to be lonely.  I was able to share the photos with more than just me this morning... and that gives me greater joy than just sitting in solitude with the sunrise.  This morning, that was the better choice.