Fire on the mountain.

Sunsets are so incredibly epic.

They put life on hold and remind us to breathe deeply and appreciate the moment.

Should I Instagram a photo?—No, Rachel—live in the moment, live in the moment, live in the moment.

I grin ear to ear as the warmth of light and color washes over me.

Orange tranquility swirls above my head. Goosebumps pop up along my arms as nature takes affect on my soul. My entire body feels grounded.

Sunsets are mini-meditations. They slow us down and wake us up. They reinforce our intentions and release endorphins. They remind us of a higher power.

Billowing cotton candy, striped zebra gun, active volcanoes; Sunsets are ever-changing.

Short but sweet. The free show is always treasured.

An encore to another day in the life.

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Editor: Rachel Nussbaum

Photo: #bouldersunset via iPhoneogram, author’s own