Golden Sunrise and a chance to start a new - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sunrise - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Had the extreme pleasure of watching the sunrise over Virginia Beach one winter day. When I woke up it was dark, a cold February wind was blowing and all I could hear was the constant assault of the waves breaking upon the sand on the edge of the North American Continent. It was black out on the Ocean except for the blinking lights of the container ships that were at anchor off the coast, waiting patiently for their turn to enter the Chesapeake. Then, there was a hint of light far off to the east. It gradually grew brighter. It reminded me of when you start a campfire with your match and the kindling catches just a bit and then you wait, hoping your fire will start and then the flame grows larger until it engulfs the tinder. It was the same in the eastern sky on this morning as the brightness on the horizon grew into a dark orange band sandwiched between the Ocean and the lightening blue sky. All of a sudden the sun exploded across the horizon as it emerged from the sea. It’s rays reflected across the water in a seeming golden road, ending at the sandy beach. I stood there in the cold admiring this scene that I never get to witness being from the intermountain west. This incredible event ended almost as quickly as it started. This sunrise at Virginia Beach is something I will not soon forget. It reminded me again that every morning is a new day, a new beginning. A clean slate that reminds you that you always have another chance to set things aright in your life if necessary. Something good to think about when life gets rough.