Pink sunrise
Posted on July 2, 2007
Filed Under Random thoughts and inspirations
It’s the first day of my new adventure of being an entrepreneur and I awoke to a pink sunrise*! It was gorgeous….inspirational! I’d like to think it’s a good sign. It was one of those nature moments where you feel connected to the universe…not just some insignificant speck crawling around on the earth’s surface. Okay, I know I’m starting to sound hokey…but please continue with me and I’ll try not to turn the hokey dial up to 10…Anyway, normally at 5:11am I would be shuffling along at a snail’s pace as I walk the dog because I am not a morning person. But not this morning! I was trying to get outside as quickly as possible! It was such a beautiful morning – not hot and muggy like a typical southern morning – it was cool and crisp. The sunrise colors continued to evolve into a blush (and bashful!) color as the sun continued on its path to wake up this side of the world. As I walked along I couldn’t help but smile. I was so thankful to get up and experience that moment and breathe in life.
Later, as I was sitting on the deck, still smiling at the sky, I started to think of my Aunt Susan**. I often think of her if it’s early in the morning and I’m the only one awake - it’s odd, but usually I can almost feel her with me. Generally Susan was up at the crack of dawn making coffee and puttering around the house. Again, I’m not a morning person so I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why someone would get up so incredibly early…insanity!…it made no sense! But now I understand. As I sat there enjoying the morning I realized that the only voice I heard was my own. There were no distractions from other people talking, or the television, or just the sound of the bustle of busy life. I started to hear all the little ideas that were in my head. It’s like they are shy and like to speak in a meek voice – and if it’s too loud around me then I can’t hear them. For example, as I sat there enjoying the sunrise I began to think of how I wish I was on the beach…and then I began to think how a neat the phrase “pink sunrise” is…and then I thought that would be a PERFECT name for my little gift shop that I dream of owning on a beach one day…and so on and so forth. And that’s when I realized why Susan liked to get up so early. That was *her* time. No interruptions – just her thoughts, dreams, and new ideas.
So my aha! moment made me realize how important it is to find *Quietville* so I can hear my inner-voice speaking. I know this is where my peace, creativity, new ideas and instincts reside. And I know that in order for my business to be a success I must listen to my inner-voice. Now I just need to remember to bring a notebook so I can write all those little thoughts down before I forget them…So good morning world! And good morning to my first day of being an entrepreneur! And, of course, good morning to you! Be sure to find a quiet moment for yourself. 
* I wish I had taken a picture of the sunrise but I was in such a rush to go outside that I didn’t think to grab my camera. But to help you enjoy the thought here is a link to a site that has some beautiful pink sunrise pictures. Enjoy!
** Susan was a very special person in my life and unfortunately passed away a few years ago. She was an incredible seamstress. Susan is the inspiration to my sewing/creative side that I am now fully embracing in my next career path. I wish she was here we could chase our dreams together.
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