 Sunrises symbolize new beginnings, hope, and promise, while sunsets represent peace, reflection, and the beauty of endings. Together, they mark the daily, free, and consistent cycle of life, offering opportunities to reset, dream, and appreciate the journey. Google AI by Skip Cohen The image above, except for cropping, was the view looking down my street at 7:30 AM on Thursday morning. It was an incredible sunrise, and this is one of those times when a grab shot with my phone almost captured the morning's power. Okay, so it's not the Northern Lights, but it did hit me in a profound way. Many of us, over the years, have chased sunsets, filling our archives with incredible colors, lighting, and contrast—always looking west. But sunrise, with its potential to energize and shape the day ahead, is often overlooked. If a day can begin with such promise, what if we allowed our mindset and spirit to do the same? Sunday Morning Reflections are rarely about business. They're about wherever my thoughts wander. This morning I awoke with a feeling of optimism, although I have no idea why. The world is a mess. Aging is finally catching up as I creak for ten minutes every morning. Patience is in short supply - at a time when I'm slowing down, it's going the wrong way. "The darkest nights produce the brightest sunrises." Unknown Despite everything that's wrong—or at the very least challenging—in my life, so much is right. Yet, amid the stress of living, I've wasted too much time focusing on what's missing instead of what's in front of me. Maybe the difference between a curmudgeon and a dreamer is simply more sunrises. Perhaps how a day starts matters more than watching the sun drop below the horizon.
I recognize that I'm sounding a little too much like Jack Handy from years back with SNL, but this morning I have a feeling I don't want to lose. I can choose to celebrate that thorns have roses, or be miserable because roses have thorns—it's all in perspective. Wishing everyone a day filled with memory-making moments and inner peace. Treasure those who bring you happiness, and share an eleven-second hug with the one who matters most. Make today meaningful. Happy Sunday or Monday if you're on the other side of the world.
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