The first day of summer! This is what we live for, isn't it? Mix the longest day of the year with a waxing crescent moon with a 43% illumination and we've got one great day, right? Yes, I say! I went to the Navy Observatory website to get specific times for sunrise, it's highest point in the day, and sunset for today. Where I live in Vancouver this is what it is... Sunrise 05:07 AM, the sun's highest point in the sky is at 13:15 PM (1:15 PM Local) and Sunset is 21:22 PM (9:22 PM Local). That gives me exactly 16 hours and 15 minutes today to take in all the essence that the sun offers and bestows on me today.
Did you know that the definition of the summer solstice is when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere. So there you go.
This got me thinking about the bird's eye view of the world from space. I believe when we focus on a little of what mother nature is showing us everyday there is something to be learned from her. And today, I have learned something. Putting attention and focus onto one apparently small event is actually a profound event in nature. And the greatest part is I am aware of this event and intend to enjoy it in this moment for all it has to offer. How about you?
It's now time to leave my computer and take my cup of fresh coffee into the brightness of the morning sun.
Until the next post...
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