I can vividly remember times when I would—after sensing a good sunset coming on—hop in my car and drive to the best local viewpoints to try and see it from the most perfect spots.
Once in a while, I nailed it.
Oftentimes, I ended up doing way more chasing than I ever did seeing.
And it wasn’t uncommon for me to miss the sunset altogether as I hastily hunted for better and better spots.
Now, when I sense a good sunset coming on, I try to find the nearest viewpoint, catch a seat, and maximize the viewing time.
Because ultimately, I think what sunsets demand—the reason we’re drawn to them so much—is our presence. They pull us away from our screens (sometimes), out from our drama, and allow us to fixate our complete attention on something awe inspiring.
…And by foolishly chasing after “perfect” spots to be present… we miss so much of the presence—the gift the sunset was supposed to provide in the first place—that was available to us the entire time.
P.s. In case you missed it, you can read the best of what I posted to MoveMe Quotes last week, here.