Sunsets

Each of us needs some time to ourselves, irrespective of whether we're an introvert or an extrovert. I love being with people: I like listening to their stories and their day's agenda; however, I also need some 'alone' time- maybe just an hour everyday. I use this time to brood over my choices, and really, just think. 

Many a time I have found myself on my terrace, just walking with my earphones plugged in. I forget the world for a while on these walks and just think. I think about what I've been doing, or what I'm deciding to do; I think about what my masterpiece would be if I become an artist, or if Stephen Hawking will be able to confirm his theory of black holes proving that time travel exists. 

But the one thing that I always think about is the sunset. Most of the time, our busy schedules keep us from really appreciating sunsets. I make it a point to never miss a sunset unless it is absolutely imperative. Looking at the sunset reminds me of our vegetable existence: we get so worked up about the smallest of things. 

An author once described the beauty of a sunset in her book. She wrote about how every sunset is different and I completely agree with her.

The sunset. This is the view from my terrace.

I know and understand the science behind the occurrence of a sunset- the earth's rotation causes a sunset, and the sky turns pink, red, purple and orange because of the refraction of sunlight through the layers of the atmosphere. However, every time I look at a sunset, I feel like there is something much bigger at play- something that a mere human being won't understand. But it gives me clarity, serenity and peace. And I'm happy that it does.