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Haiku/Affirmation: Sunrise
A haiku and affirmation about the beauty of sunrise.
Sunrise
Pause. Experience
this moment: watching the start
of a brand-new day.
Copyright © 2020 by Bill Holmes.
I love sunrises! They’re magnificent and breathtaking moments to observe the beginning of a new day unfold before my eyes. I became captivated by this daily phenomenon when I observed it occurring on a fifth-grade overnight class trip to Avalon, New Jersey. There’s something special witnessing the sun ascend above the horizon like a gigantic ball of energy coloring the sky and the clouds with its aesthetic hues. From a spiritual perspective, I feel connected with the Universe and empowered to do my very best. Can you remember the last time you saw a sunrise? How did you feel? If you haven’t, take a moment to wake up early one morning and do so. Weather permitting, of course.
Today, I will recall a beautiful memory about watching the sunrise and observe my emotions during this mindful exercise.