Sunrise Surprise

Last week I woke up right before sunrise, thanks to Shadow, who can't stand to let me sleep in. Since I wasn't all that tired I got up to let the dogs out, and saw an unusual sight: the sky beginning to turn lavender.

I can't remember ever seeing a lavender sky at sunrise, so I decided to take some pics. Only the first one really showed the color, and only when I boosted the color saturation to 75%.

I've always tried to remember to look at the sky, which for me is a metaphor for the self, at least a couple times every day. In a sense I was as lavender in the moment as the sky was. Lavender is a gentle, quiet, soothing color to me. Lavender and chamomile are my favorite calming tea blend. The color is not as in your face as purple, or as dark as violet, but softer and much more serene. Seeing this lovely sunrise left me feeling calmer and more peaceful, which is a wonderful way to start the day.

As I walked back to my home office I wondered how many other people would see and appreciate this beautiful sunrise. Most people are too tired or caught up in their morning rush to appreciate such a rare thing. That's a shame. If you get a chance, go out and look at the sky tomorrow morning at sunrise. Soak up the colors and let them speak to you. It can make all the difference.

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