there would be no purpose to this blog post, but since a camera will never be able to capture true feelings and emotions, I hope, in some small way this post will capture what I don't want to forget.
Over the last few months I have mostly blogged about my love for Washington, DC. In fact, most of my Washington, DC, blogs are rants and raves about the national mall, long, leisurely runs along the Potomac banks, breakfast from my favorite eatery--Eastern Market, or spending time with Talai, Aaron, and Owen. All those posts are good, and I'm glad I recorded some of my thoughts and feelings, but I felt slightly agitated as to my sheer DC focus. Since last evening I haven't been able to stop thinking about how quickly I can forget my love for Utah--specifically walking home from campus as the sun slips behind the Oaker Mountains in the West:
I finally finished my school day around 6pm. I made my way out the JSB, and slipped out of the building and turned my stare to one of my favorite views--The Oakers, I was taken aback at the deep purple clouds that were brilliantly highlighted by the last rays of sunshine before the sun laid it's rays to rest. As I walked my thoughts vacillated between wishing I had a camera and not wanting this glorious sight to end.
In my amazement I looked around to see if anyone else was enjoying the natural fireworks as much as I was and I was disappointed to find a couple of girls next to me talking incessantly about their future internships. As I listened to them talk about their futures I ached a little bit hoping that they would live in the present and simply enjoy the beautiful sunset with me. I interrupted their jabber and exclaimed "Look at that, isn't it beautiful." As I pointed at the sky. They both chuckled looked up, and quickly agreed. I let it slide and said hi to them, but simply couldn't get my mind off the beauty of the resting of the sun. As I thought more on that interaction I was cheered by the fact that I had taken the time to let that moment seep in--I was living in the moment. At times in my life I have thought too much about the future and and have forgotten to enjoy the little things in the present, but today I was victorious. As the colors began to fade, I promised myself that I would blog about it, and try to capture what I felt inside of me--because I knew that a camera could never capture what I felt, nor can it help me remember to live and enjoy each day of my life.
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thanks for sharing this :) I love these days.
It can be really hard to live in the moment. I struggle with it most days. I think it is wonderful that you took the time to enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Bravo for admiring the sunset Caleb; I stopped to marvel at it too. I agree that it's important to stop and admire the view from where you're standing since it may never be the same. It's a paradox that we must constantly plan ahead and struggle to appreciate what we’ve planned for in the past. So I completely agree and good for you for blogging.
Thanks for that Caleb. You would think with kids, I would more often live in the moment, but I seem to always want to get on to the next thing.
Between this post and Dallan's post on the family blog (have you read it?), you two have seriously made my day!!
Welcome back Caleb. There have been several times during the past few months I thought to myself I wish Caleb was here. Thanks for the post. We all can do better to live in the moment. Call us when you have time and we will get together and you can tell us more about your experiences in DC.
Thank you for the reminder to live in the moment. There have been so many moments in my life when I looked back and also wished that I didn't live for the future and actually lived in the present. Great post!
What a great post! I am a victim of this almost constantly... It's one of the things I'm perpetually working on, but will probably be a lifetime process... but more importantly - why did you leave DC? Come back!! I just moved here and unfortunately just missed you... and seriously... come back!
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