My home office window is one of my “go to” spots when I need a stretch break. I’ll often stand there for a while and peer out across the houses. Just looking at nothing in particular. I’ll move my body back and forth. Circles with my neck. Arch my back. Raise my hands high above my head. Sometimes groaning, “I’m too old to sit for so long…”

Earlier today I had been sitting way too long at my desk writing emails and doing some other “catch up before Christmas” stuff. It was time for a window stretch break.

I stared out the window, looking West. The sun was gently setting. A beautiful tapestry of colors and clouds. An ever changing landscape. Rivers of red, yellow, orange, pink, blue, and gray flowed across the horizon. Clouds thin like straws criss-crossing the sky. A random bird here and there. The twinkle of either a star, an airplane, or a UFO.

My gaze and my mind wandered. They wandered way past what I could see and comprehend. Far into the horizon. And then beyond. Almost reaching the sun as it was sliding down out of sight. The amazement of it all being painted right before my eyes.

I’m here on the East Coast experiencing the sunset. My friend in California who is not feeling well today and my parents in Washington State who are out walking their dog are still feeling the warmth of this sun — it’s only around 2pm out there. The lush plants of Hawaii are getting full sun right now. My sunset is currently someone else’s sunrise in India (or something like that according to TimeAndDate.com).

The sun is a divine reminder that we really are all connected.

When we look past our setting sun on the horizon we can recognize our connection to everyone and everything. Everywhere!

We have broken through any clouds of separation.

We no longer have to feel competition — the same light is for all.

We no longer have to feel conflict — the same warmth is for all.

And most importantly, we no longer have to feel alone — the same rays unite all.

I hope that you enjoyed your sunset today. 🌞