The goal of life should be to match your heartbeat to the beat of the universe and soak in as many magnificent views along the way. The goal of life truly is not fame or fortune. No matter how challenging or heavy our day can be, we can still end on a high note with beauty, abundance and positivity by making the effort to drive, walk, or look over our balcony at the sun descending in the sky. There is a reason sunsets are standbys of poets, romantics and writers-they’re inspiring! Mahatma Gandhi once said, “When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” Intentionally focus on the sunset and let go really tune into how the colours and light change as the sunset builds in intensity and then fades. You can even turn it into a meditation by taking several deep breaths, relaxing your body and calming your mind. Observing a sunset is the same as practising mindfulness. When you stare at a breathtaking sunset, you are allowing your brain to take a break from fretting over the past or worrying about the future. Greater engagement with beauty helps relieve stress and tension.
However, amazingly, by taking the time to gaze out into the colour-soaked sky, we’re actually empowering ourselves to regain control of the clock and, also, gain a blissful sense of love for our surroundings and our life, even if it is fleeting. It’s easy to get carried away in the motions and feel like each day is flashing by. The effects that awe has over us can change our subjective experience of time by slowing it down and bringing us into the present moment, which, in turn, influences our decisions and makes life feel more satisfying than it would otherwise. This boosts the secretion of melatonin and serotonin, our “feel-good” hormones.Īccording to studies by psychological scientists of Stanford University, breathtaking moments influence participants to be more patient, less materialistic and more willing to volunteer their time to help others. Research shows watching the sun pass over the horizon stimulates the pineal gland as the direct sunlight hits the eye, moves through retinal-hypothalamic tract and then hits the brain. The sun is the force of all life and staring at it can energize you and help you feel better. Here are a few reasons to sun gaze more often: The best part of all: sunsets are easy and free, offering tremendous physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
The sun’s warm glow will eventually fade into darkness but, by slowing down to pause, we can infuse some wonder and awe into our daily routines. Sunsets remind us to cherish life-cherish the small, special moments, because nothing lasts forever.
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