The joy of air travel

Gratitude

In my daily life each day brings challenges, which are sometimes stressful, and at time’s feel overwhelming.
So I make it a habit to pause each day and remember all the things I am thankful for and look around myself as if to remind myself that the beauty of my surroundings and the joys of sentient life are not to be taken for granted, but embraced, savored and appreciated.

Be present

When humans travel by airplane, we are given a special treat, as air travel provides a birds eye view of the earth, which us earth bound humans would otherwise never experience.

The special beauty of viewing the mountains, the oceans and indeed the clouds from thousands of feet in the air gives me a sense of awe and grandeur which is unparalleled on earth.

It is experiences like this which remind me to count my blessings each day and appreciate the beauty around me.
Air travel near the earths equator is a special treat due to the special light bending effects of the equatorial horizon on the red, and yellow light of the sunrise, which gives way to a blinding white light and provides the observant eye, a special and unique beauty.

As I fly through the clouds I am reminded of the unique visual treat I am experiencing.
The brilliant red color of a sunrise gives way to yellow hues which are then replaced by bright white light.
The passing of the reddish yellow of sunrise is soon followed by the bright blue of the morning sky.
The pillowy white cloud formations offer up yet another contrast of color and physical nature.
I remind myself these exciting physical structures are just gas and water. Even though they look like fluffy white mountains and caves, they are just air and water vapor rising up to meet the sun.

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