Sun Day

To me, the sun is equal parts puzzling, amazing, powerful and mysterious mixed with a little bit of anxiety. To think the sun has been at the center of our solar system for 4 - 5 billion years, burning with enough heat and light to sustain life on this planet is incredible. That it will be there for approximately another 10 billion years is almost unimaginable. It is nearly impossible for me to believe there is enough fuel within that giant star to continue burning for that long.

It is not new to celebrate the life-giving force of the sun. Cultures have done so for thousands of years - most have days named in honor of the sun. Simply put, we are here because there is a sun.

Today, at least from my limited US view, Sunday has become a weekend day. Don't get me wrong, it's a great day and I'm not giving it back. But I am going to celebrate each time I feel the warm rays of the giant orb, being grateful for the unseen photosynthesis that sustains our planet.