The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire. - Pamela Hansford Johnson
Isn't that actually enough to explain the whole mystery?
Well those of you who've been following my blog for a longer while may know that I enjoy very much to discover the scientifical and psychological background of human behavior.
So today I'd like to open another episode, talking about the human fascination for sunsets. Are there even people on this planet who're not amazed by a burning sky?
If you'd ask me to portray my own perspective, I'd just tell you that:
In between the day and the night there's something words can hardly describe.
@surfermarly +1 on a sunsetty beach walk
Why?
If you're able to find an answer to that question, you can probably understand everything that ever occurs in this universe.
From an evolutionary standpoint, fire may be a symbol of safety.
If you've ever read the book series The cave children from Alois Theodor Sonnleitner you'll know what I'm talking about. As a kid I literally devoured that historical fiction story about two seventeenth-century children who - being isolated in a valley by a rock slide - discover for themselves the ways of prehistoric man in their efforts to survive.
Fire - a protector, a provider, a basic need.
We all know that without the sun there wouldn't be life on Earth, so do these type of thougths even resonate when we're looking at a sunset today?
Probably, cause even if the Homo Sapiens has considerably developed over time, there's a lot of primitive characteristics that still have an influence on our today's behavior and life.
Sunsets trigger a lot of emotions.
According to this study from the University of California at Berkley watching a sunset can effectively make you happier, in a sense that appreciating the natural beauty of sunsets can improve a person’s emotional wellbeing.
Remember that no sunset is like the other.
And then there's that opportunity to just let go and start all over again.
Sunsets provide us with the sensation of being able to turn pages, to leave everything behind and start out new.
One day - one chapter - is closed, and another one is ready to be opened.
From my personal experience I can tell you that these late hours can even become a physical relief: In the tropics we instantly feel a reprieve from day's heat.
A late dinner on an open terrace with direct view on the setting sun definitely ranks among my top 5 all-time favorite moments.
Sunsets are forerunners of new chances.
Marly, can't you be a little more romantic?
Alright, I'll be trying.
Yes, putting all the scientifical and psychological derivations aside, sunsets are simply beautiful, heart-warming and - of course - romantic.
Since I'm not best at expressing such florid feelings, I'll just let someone else do it for me:
For those inclined toward deep sensory appreciation, it paints the world with ever shifting shadows that mask and highlight different parts of our surroundings we may not even notice in harsher light; the sky itself becomes a canvas for a rosy fingered dusk. - J. Rodriguez on quora.com
Wohoooo.
So why do you enjoy looking at sunsets?
Let me know in the comments - and add your most impressive sunset picture if you want 😊
Much love,
Marly -
PS: If you love sunsets, then you may want to follow Luke @irishabstainer - his blog is a real showcase of the most spectacular sunsets.
.
.
.
This blog was created in July 2016, aiming to provide thought-provoking content for open-minded people who go on adventure, step out of comfort zones and embrace the new.
Thanks for being part of the journey!
PS: All my blog posts are created and submitted via eSteem Surfer 1.1.12 - my favorite Steem desktop client that was developed by @good-karma's @esteemapp team. Check out their account for more information.
Original content. Sunset trio found on inspirationfeed.com and quote found on quotefancy.com
Heey what an awesome post! the tittle got my attention since I love sunsets! especially when I'm sad, they make me feel better, like a physical relief indeed :) thank you very much for this post, it's beautiful! :')
I'm glad you enjoyed the story @ailindigo, and I fully agree on your point. Sunsets definitely make us feel better, independently from our current mood, but especially if we need some light at the end of the tunnel :-)
Have a nice day!
Oh, how I love watching sunsets... watching sunsets inspires me to dream big things. It's like speaking to me to try again.
Thank You @SuferMarly for asking such an important & powerful question...
IF a person really wants to understand why humanity is attracted to the SUN... look into "Sun Gazing".
Have been Sun Gazing for almost 30 years and contrary to "modern" beliefs... Sun Gazing done with moderation enhances & advances a person's level of awareness + consciousness... especially now.
This is because our solar system crossed over the equatorial plane of our Milky Way galaxy in 2012. Our solar system entered into this equatorial zone over 150 years ago... hence the ever-increasing advancement we have witnessed... AND the rate of change/advancement is increasing daily.
"Time" as we know it + the number of events taking place, is transforming before our very eyes.
There is a quickening...
Our galaxy has approximately 300 BILLION Suns and our Earth is receiving a portion of this LIGHT with our Sun acting as a portal for this enormous amount of LIGHT...
Let there be LIGHT...
Oh wow, that's what I call a detailed comment! Thanks for the insight @sacred-agent.
Sun gazing - that's been a completely new term for me, but its idea makes totally sense to me. It's one of the techniques that help us to pause in that hectic world that is rushing in front of our eyes...
Again, I appreciated the addings :-)
Have a good day!!
¿Y cómo no enamorarnos de las puestas de sol, si ellas nos brindan la mejor luz, los mejores colores, los mejores momentos, momentos que quedan grabados en nuestra retina, momentos que nos brindan paz y nos permite ordenar nuestros pensamientos?
Lo mejor de todo es que esa maravilla que nos regala la madre tierra podemos eternizarlo a través de nuestra cámara y cada vez que veamos nuestras fotografías reviviremos ese momento mágico.
Un abrazo para ti.
Bien dicho, Liz - e impresionante fotografía que nos trajiste! No podría estar más de acuerdo.
Dónde se sacó la foto si me lo permites preguntar?
Por cierto, me encanta tu blog, por lo que te sigo a partir de ahora..:-)
Esa me llamó mucho la atención:
Que tengas un muy buen día!
¡Hola! Pregunta, lo que quieras 😉.
La fotografía del atardecer la hice en Isla de Margarita, Venezuela.
Y la otra la hice en lo que era antes una hacienda en Caracas, ahora es un centro cultural, la casa que ves era un secadero donde se secaba el café.
Muchas gracias por tu comentario.
¡Bienvenida a mi blog!
I'm on the flip side on it Marly. For me it's sunrises. Living here on the South Texas coast, morning is where "it" happens. The days are long and hot here and I tend to miss the sun setting. I wake early, before the sun rises. Birds start their chorus signifying the coming of the sun. Gratefulness, thanksgiving, joy, anticipation fill the cool air. Sunrises.. Yep, give me a quiet morning as the sun is rising with the smell of a smouldering bonfire, salty air, and sand at my feet... The rest is up to you. Skimboard, surfboard, boogieboard not included.
Oh well, I have to fully agree on your perspective, too!
Being a morning person I totally understand your point. And yes, waking up close to a beach is absolutely priceless. In summer 2013 I've done a lot of camping close to beaches, we woke up to the sound of the waves and had our first coffee wathing the sunrise. These moments are just epic!
Thanks for bringing in the flip side, hehe :-)
and have a nice day @spozone!
Such a beautiful veiw i love the sunset view :)
Thank you sharing knowledge :)
"Artistic perception it is all one whether we see the sunset from a prison or a palace."
Oh yeah. That's a very nice adding, David. Thank you :-)
Very nice post
Thanks for using eSteem!
Your post has been voted as a part of eSteem encouragement program. Keep up the good work! Install Android, iOS Mobile app or Windows, Mac, Linux Surfer app, if you haven't already!
Learn more: https://esteem.app
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/9cdhjc7
Hi @surfermarly!
Your post was upvoted by @steem-ua, new Steem dApp, using UserAuthority for algorithmic post curation!
Your UA account score is currently 6.531 which ranks you at #144 across all Steem accounts.
Your rank has dropped 2 places in the last three days (old rank 142).
In our last Algorithmic Curation Round, consisting of 285 contributions, your post is ranked at #13.
Evaluation of your UA score:
Feel free to join our @steem-ua Discord server