#Sunrise April 22
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In April 2025, many of us are joining the 30-Day Nature Observation Challenge. Each day, the goal is to share an observation—a plant, animal, or sound—experienced while spending time outdoors. Wise individuals have noted that observing nature enhances mindfulness, reduces stress, and deepens our appreciation for life’s interconnectedness—a challenge well worth accepting.
Today, my observation is on SUNRISE.
As we embark on our 64th consecutive monthly challenge, Jeff Neelon, Jaclyn Donovan, and I feel ready to inspire others to join us. Step outside and let nature awaken your senses—breathe in the fresh air, feel the warmth of the sun, and listen as the world comes alive. Every moment outdoors is a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect with the beauty around you.
Nature Observation 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. Commit to spending time outdoors for the next 30 days, observing a new plant, animal, or sound each day.
- Record your observations to track your journey.
- Share your findings with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge.
Observation #22-Sunrise
On Easter Sunday I decided to sit still and watch the sunrise. That decision enhanced my mood and promoted a sense of calm and well-being. It is amazing how each morning the colors and the views in the sky present a spectacle of art.
Here are a few photos of what I saw. What was amazing that just a few minutes before I took these the sky was a muted gray. Then in a moment ii transformed into orange, blue, and pink.
As I sat still on Easter morning my mind wandered back to some of the 1,000 of sunrises I have experienced in my life. Many of them were driving in a car but some of the most memorable were out looking over water at the beach. The one below was captured in late September 2022 at Surf City NC.
Gratefully I choose to watch a sunrise for my daily nature observation. The saying about “The Best Things in Life Are Free” came to fruition on this Easter Sunday morning.
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