On December 2nd, right as it was getting ridiculously cold, I decided that for the sake of my mental health, I was going to get out every evening at sunset and photograph the sky, even if there was nothing to photograph.
I read somewhere that getting outside, getting out of the house, just standing outside...it's good for you.
I'm proud to say that I have kept to my promise, even if there were days where I stood on my front porch with a camera, and didn't venture out. Below zero temps are no joke, folks.
I will say that I've noticed a difference, and that I look forward to my sunset walks. Sometimes, one or both of my girls will come. Sometimes, it's just me. Sometimes, Haroldeen (the cat who showed up at my house a few years back) will join me.
Anyway, all of this to say that some evenings there is no sunset. Some evenings it's so foggy I can't see my hand in front of my face. Sometimes I gasp and gawk. But I'm out there every evening...and I love every evening.
Please enjoy these pictures that I've taken here and there.
This is the other day. The sky was the color of cotton candy.
Late January
Also January. Pretty sure that was the day we were heading for below zero temps. What on earth I was doing on the running trail I'll never know.
December. There wasn't much of a sunset that day, but the sky was so, so pretty.
Also December. Just a little hint of pink.
I guess what I'm trying to say is please find whatever little shred or scrap of joy you can, and hang on to it. I feel like we're all struggling right now, for one reason or another. Maybe it's always been that way, and I never noticed it before. But I can see how tired people's eyes are, whether it's in line at the grocery or while I'm out on the running trail. Life is hard, folks...and we should treat ourselves and each other kindly.
Take care of yourselves
What a great idea! Loved seeing all your sunset photos. Getting outside is always an instant mood enhancer for me, I think it's why everyone around here's been so grouchy. Not enough outdoors. Hope you're having an awesome week so far!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, I too feel lots better if I get outside in fresh air. I also love the idea of photographing the same tree throughout the seasons and watching it change.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that you decided to do that! There is such healing in the sun, moon. sunsets - all the ways that nature and God's gifts grounds us. Wishing you love and endless blessings on your continued journey. 🙏🏻💗
ReplyDeleteI love that you go out for the sunsets. I was just remarking to my Honey about how you have this wonderful way about you. Love you lady!
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