sunset lesson

It is easy for me to get caught up  
in doing and achieving, crossing things off of my to do list.
When I do that without thinking, 
I lose sight of taking time to be and and enjoy.

The beauty of the sunset the past two days took my breath away.

Yesterday I put off a task to try to capture it.
I actually got in my car and drove toward it,
I never could a get a picture to do it justice.

Tonight, as I was walking toward the house,
I chose to simply stand with my eyes raised
and bask in the sheer pleasure 
of being caught up in the awe and wonder of it.

It spoke healing.
It shouted "praise the Creator".
It reminded me of a simple truth:
Life is a gift, it is essential to take time to enjoy and appreciate it.