Why is it that when our eyes fixĀ onto the warm colors of the setting sun weāre transported to an enchanted world? Most people can agree that a good sunset holds the power to stop just about anyone in their tracks ā studies have evenĀ shownĀ that instances of awe in watching sunsets cause psychological effects that enhance long-lasting satisfaction in life. If thatās not reason enough to stop and appreciate the setting sun, I donāt know what is.
For all you hopeless romantics out there like myself, theĀ real Ā reason why we glorify these instances of beautyĀ is because they are simply thatā¦ idealized romance. Sundown seems to embody the sheer power of an utterly romanticĀ point in time. Just like love at first sight, it takes your breath away, leaves you speechless and if onlyĀ for a moment, slows down time. In that instant, you feel the love and gratitude for Mother Nature exude from every inch of your body. A sunset possessesĀ the promiseĀ of a new day. With the sunās last rays peeking out from the horizon comes the realization that tomorrow holds endless possibilities. You know it wonāt last,Ā but you savor every last bit of that fleeting beauty.
Recently Iāve come to realize that IĀ collect sunsets. Whether itās walking to my car at the end of the workday or strollingĀ the sands of an exoticĀ beach, without even noticing it, Iāve managed to use a camera lens to take theseĀ evenings home with me. ThisĀ collection of Ā cotton candy clouds and radiating huesĀ represents some of theĀ most beautifulĀ moments and most wonderfulĀ memories in my life. These snapshots have become sacred treasures in my heart.
