I Felt Awe in A Sunset

Summary

The web content is a reflective essay that expresses the author's profound emotional and spiritual connection with sunsets, detailing how these daily natural events inspire awe, provide a sense of calm, and serve as a therapeutic experience.

Abstract

The author, K. Barrett, shares a deeply personal and poetic account of the transformative power of sunsets. Each sunset is described as a unique and unrepeatable spectacle that brings about a sense of awe and tranquility, acting as a natural remedy for the soul's aches and pains. The essay reveals how the author meticulously plans daily activities to coincide with the viewing of sunsets, emphasizing the importance of this routine in nurturing a daily dose of wonder. The piece concludes with the author's gratitude for the prompt that inspired the essay and invites readers to explore other related works.

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The author views sunsets as a form of natural medicine, providing "mega doses of awe" that liberate the soul from daily troubles.
Sunsets are described as having a calming effect on both people and animals, slowing breaths and deepening relaxation.
Each sunset is seen as a unique piece of art, with varying colors and lighting conditions creating a new "prescription" for the soul each day.
The author prioritizes sunset viewings in their daily life, influencing choices such as the timing of walks, dining locations, travel plans, and room selections.
There is an expressed appreciation for the prompt provided by Dennett, which sparked the inspiration for the essay and allowed the author to share their perspective on sunsets.
The author encourages readers to engage with additional content that features similar themes of awe and natural beauty.

And in every single one after that

Photo-K.Barrett, author (Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ)

Breathtaking sunsets my natural medicine mega doses of awe freeing my soul from aches and pains

worries and fears seared away as the sun drifts down slowly

A special calm people and creatures slowing breath deeper and deeper

Every appointment a brand new scene light filtering and reflecting

Colors vary never quite the same a new prescription every day

Breathtaking sunsets freeing awe naturally feeding my soul

Photo-K.Barrett, author (Lake Huron, Michigan)

I plan my life around sunsets…What time is my walk today? Where will we have dinner? (Waterside facing west is the best answer.) Which room will we book? What time do we set sail? I am always looking for the sunset at the end of the day! It is my daily dose of awe. I was so glad to see this prompt! I can’t wait to see all of the responses!

Thanks to Dennett for the prompt!

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