Sunrises...The Dawn of a Brand New Day
Ever since I could remember I have loved watching the sun rise. Maybe it's that I have spent the majority of my life on the east coast and always near the ocean but I have always been drawn to the shore in those pre-dawn moments. I don't always make time for it but when I do it affects me in a way I can't explain. The feeling is almost indescribable but it is always the same. As I head down to the beach in the dark of the morning an excitement comes over me. I have to mentally tell myself to slow down, I'll get there, take your time Bill. Approaching the bridge to cross the river I'm already excited to take in the awe-inspiring horizon complete with the beautiful hues of gold and amber just beginning to light the day. It's the race to get to the beach and I don't know why, I'm always early. Once I get there I can't wait to hit the sand. Looking for the perfect picture, listening to the surf crash and the birds sing. I have to force myself to slow down and take it all in. It's tough. I run head first towards things, high energy, loud, excited, ask anyone that knows me. But to just take those few minutes and enjoy the natural beauty that is the morning, is very fulfilling. Mornings like this morning make me want to stay and enjoy the whole day there but on this occasion I returned home to share it with the world.
If you have never taken the time, are not a normally early riser or just haven't made the time lately, I encourage you to set your alarm just a little earlier and make your way to someplace where you can bask in the beauty as you too watch the dawn of a brand new day.
Until next time...
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