Sunrises on the Beach

Among the moments I've enjoyed most on my work trips are sunrises on the beach. I don't know if it's the stillness of the sand, the color the horizon offers, or the soft light of a sun that's not yet hot or harsh.

I remember that my colleagues, the locals, my wife, or anyone else enjoying the beach are always surprised to see me taking pictures of that special moment. It's something I truly enjoy because it brings me so much peace and teaches me that wonder lies in any detail that brings joy to the soul.

Sunrise on the beach is one of those moments when nature unfolds its purest and most moving poetry. It's not simply a change of light, but a complete transformation of the world that invites contemplation and a reconnection with what is essential.

Ephemeral beauty unfolds in those magical minutes when the sky shifts from black to deep blue, then to shades of violet, orange, and pink, before the sun peeks its golden edge over the horizon. The sea, moments before a dark and unfathomable expanse, begins to sparkle with silvery flashes, as if thousands of stars had descended to the water's surface. The sand, cool during the night, begins to gently warm beneath our feet, and the waves break with an ancient rhythm that seems like the very heartbeat of the planet.

But beyond their obvious beauty, these sunrises hold a profound significance:

Each dawn is a new opportunity to begin anew. The sun rises again and again over the sea, reminding us of its enduring constancy. Likewise, this sunrise invites us to do the same: to begin each day illuminating our lives with new attitudes and actions.

For the spirit, these moments offer a space of active silence, where mental chatter can quiet down before the majesty of the natural spectacle. There is no rush at sunrise; everything happens in its perfect time, teaching us patience and presence.

Sunrises on the beach also connect us with our own smallness and remind us that we are part of this planet, part of this beauty.

May we never lose the capacity to marvel at these sunrises, because in their simplicity and splendor lies an essential truth: life is renewed every day, and we have the privilege of being conscious witnesses to this daily miracle.

Note: I used DeepL Translate.

The photos were taken with my Samsung J2 phone.