Nature is your best teacher, listen when it whispers
I snapped this photo of this spectacular sunset ten years ago, and I’m still in awe of the beauty that surrounds me every day. Life can be stressful, overwhelming, and fast-paced, but if we pause now and then and really look around us, we might just be reminded how small our daily trials can seem when placed inside the bigger picture. And this particular “big picture” happened to be stunning. The sky was filled with colors you’d never imagine could actually be painted across the sky. I remember this sunset well. My friend and I were sitting on her deck, overlooking Salt Pond, taking in the last moments of the season. We watched as the sky slowly changed from soft yellow and orange hues to deep purples and pinks, covering every inch of the sky with what looked like painted strokes of color. We were completely enveloped in its beauty. We were smart enough to realize the splendor of what we were witnessing, and we appreciated every minute of the show. Because our conversation that eveni...
