Close
Close

Receive “Word for the Day” each day in your inbox

See our Privacy Policy

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Menu Gratefulness Donate
Daily Question, April 2

Where and when have you witnessed a beautiful sunrise or sunset? How did it make you feel?

  • Nina

    I loved the sunsets in Hawaii and the feeling was contentment, complete relaxation, and completeness. As for sunrises, the most memorable is when I was fishing in Kenai, AK. Just breathtaking, surreal – best days – made me grateful for everything around me. The experience is probably one of my top 10. Exhilarating.

  • Abby

    I witness a beautiful sunset in my hometown. I was visiting with friends and family, and we decided to take a walk on the beach. Even though it wasn’t some place spectacular I was surrounded by the people I love.

  • Skeeter

    So many places in the world. But I am nestled in a most amazing and beautiful mountain community. Most mornings and evening but especially when the red skies roll in. And when I am really blessed, after a rain a beautiful rainbow hovers over my home. It makes me feel a childlike awe…

  • Tahsin Tabassum

    it made me calm I guess

  • victoriavhansen
    The most incredible sunrise I've ever seen was while hiking my first 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado. I had gotten up at 3 in the morning to accomplish this hike, as most do when climbing a 14er. It was challenging yet so rewarding to watch the light between the trees slowly turn my path golden. Once I passed the tree line all together, I was able to see the sunrise peak over the enormous mountain range. This made me feel grateful that my body was able to accomplish something so enduring, both ...

    The most incredible sunrise I’ve ever seen was while hiking my first 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado. I had gotten up at 3 in the morning to accomplish this hike, as most do when climbing a 14er. It was challenging yet so rewarding to watch the light between the trees slowly turn my path golden. Once I passed the tree line all together, I was able to see the sunrise peak over the enormous mountain range. This made me feel grateful that my body was able to accomplish something so enduring, both mentally and physically. The beauty of the mountain top atmosphere allowed me to truly understand how important it is to immerse myself in nature and never to take it for granted.

    Read More
  • reality

    Numerous times and places. Sunrises usually make me feel like a truly new beginning within and without. Sunsets like life’s fulfilling, especially if that day of mine was full. Thanx for all you All do, have a good eve’ 🙂 reality

  • Malag

    A week or so ago. I opened up to it for a moment and then pulled away to whatever I was doing. In that moment before I did so it felt spacious. Part of me says I should have spent more time on it but then the words of today are spot on: it’s not about the measure of time.

  • Linda

    A great solace during this time of isolation is Sunset, my favorite time of day. I have enjoyed this gift of God countless times. over the years. Best of all the many times when my small grandchildren were nearby and I’d call them to come quickly. I point to the sky and tell them “Look, God has His paintbox out, look what he is doing to the sky.” Seeing their awe was so rewarding and gives me hope they will grow up with the same appreciation I have had during my life.

  • Melissa

    A couple of days ago during this pandemic, my husband and I watched a gorgeous sunset from our garden in Santa Barbara. It was an unexpected gift as we were so overwhelmed by the news about the virus and for about 45 mins we forgot about that world and just lived in the beauty of the sunset which eased our hearts and mind to calm.

  • TeriB

    Morning sun rises and evening sunsets are my most favorite part of the day. Whenever we travel I make it a point to find beautiful places to view both. Watching brings me peace and a sense of wonder. Love my early morning runs as the sun rises I feel so much energy. I have also been know on beautiful evening to join my son on our roof to enjoy beautiful sunsets.

  • Hot Sauce

    In the summer of 2010, I was going through a very difficult time, and some of what happened still affects me to this day; however, one thing that kept me going was the beautiful sunsets in the evening. For some reason, that kind of beauty gave me a sense of hope and joy in the midst of the storm. I’m going through another storm right now, so maybe I should pay more attention to sunsets and find some joy that way.

  • Elaine

    Sunrises from our island cabin facing east, sunsets a few blocks from our city condo facing west. In such constant universal rhythms what is there to feel but awe, reverence.

  • pkr

    I have seen many many beautiful sunsets here on the West Coast, all beautiful, delightful and awe inspiring. Some of thee most colorful ones I have witnessed were during the destructive wild fires, north of me. The sky appeared to be on fire too.
    Stay Strong All.
    Be Calm & Centered All. ???

  • Samuel

    At an overlook near Newfound Gap on Route 441 in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. My late wife and I were returning home to Bryson City, NC after a visit to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN late one evening. The sun was just disappearing behind the Smokys on a beautiful warm quiet Sunday in one of our favorite places in the whole world!

    • Debra

      Samuel: I have driven through the Smoky Mountains but I have never been to Pigeon Forge. Your descriptive ‘share’ of your sunset experience is beautiful and solidifies my resolve to return and experience the Smoky Mountains more intimately.

      • Samuel

        Dear Debra, next to our home in Dragonfly Hollar outside of Bryson City, NC, the Smokys were Penny Luv’s favorite place in the whole world. She especially loved Cades Cove with its primitive Methodist Church where we left my late Aunt Sally Hamilton’s favorite bible. Someday, when the time is right, Penny Luv will rest there for eternity.
        Should you ever decide to visit, look me up at [email protected]
        Would love to make your acquaintance…
        sb

  • Chester

    On a mountain overlooking the plains of Rajasthan, India – humbled and part of something infinitely great.

  • Debra

    Late last summer, I awoke to the sunrise from my oceanside Airbnb on the Santa Barbara coastline in California. The rising sun spun shimmering beams of light across the pinwheel shaped, pastel-drenched clouds dancing over the waters of the Pacific. I felt the excitement and joy of a child; it felt so new. It was new. It was a new day. I was giddy and grateful for this beginning.

  • GCharlotte

    I witnessed a beautiful sunset on the Navesink at Sandy Hook National Park in New Jersey. I felt a deep impression for the past present and the future to come. I also felt very peaceful. It was an awesome scene of nature with its spendid red yellow and pink tones.

  • Veronica

    At my old house on the mountain, the sunrise was so beautiful from the front porch. I loved when it was bright with vivid colors of orange and blue

  • Katrina

    I grew up in the Texas Panhandle where there is nothing between you and the horizon – no trees, no buildings, only a windmill or the crop that is about to be harvested. Sunsets there are the best and bring a peace that all is well.

  • Mark Piper

    Bay-St-Louis Bridge in October of 2018, that was a beautiful morning walk and sunrise. Peacefully is not the most optimal word or description, but it’s a nice place-holder as a better descriptor fails me at the moment.

This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A.

DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png

© 2000 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living

Website by Briteweb

We are delighted to announce the release of Kristi Nelson’s book Wake Up Grateful

0

Your Cart