There have been threads recently asking how we all manage not to lose hope or

[mnhtnbb]

to get by or not be constantly discouraged or depressed by everything that is going on.

One way I manage is to watch the dawn. I've posted a number of threads in the Photography group sharing some dawn photos, but I thought I'd share this series from this morning here in GD. Seeing such beauty--when we have a gorgeous dawn--really soothes my soul.

These were taken from my 17th floor balcony apartment in downtown Raleigh facing east

6:48 am EST



6:58 am EST



7:08 am EST

[Baltimike]

1. Thank you for this. I don't watch the news at all anymore

and I am better informed for it

[Butterflylady]

9. Beautiful, just beautiful.

I too do not watch cable news. I come here for all my news. You guys do a bang up job of keeping me informed.

[Grammy23]

2. Those are lovely!

And a great reminder that the sun will come up tomorrow.

Likewise, I enjoy a good sunset. It is usually so peaceful with the sun gracefully dipping its way into the west. The silent glide into the darkness of evening is calming to me.

[dewsgirl]

3. They are lovely.

[Sherman A1]

4. Superb!

Thank You for posting.

[Iliyah]

5. Thanks for starting my morning . ..

[femmedem]

6. Beautiful. I watch the sunrise almost every day from my second floor bedroom

from which I can see a sliver of coast. It gets my day off to a calm start. Drawing and painting, cooking and petting my cats help, too. If it weren't for these and Mr. Femmedem I think I would be paralyzed with anxiety.

[LiberalLoner]

18. Me too. Wow I do all the same stuff!

[bdamomma]

7. beautiful

may just be a good omen that things will work out

[Silver1]

8. Stunning.

I can see how that would make a difference. Thank you for sharing and for the reminder of such beauty.

[hibbing]

10. Wonderful n/t

[Karadeniz]

11. Ummm, ummmm...that middle one! Thanks!❤

[gademocrat7]

12. Extraordinary photos

Thank you for sharing them.

[mtngirl47]

13. Just spent several lovely days in Raleigh--

Daughter and I went to the NC Museum of Art for the Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera exhibit. Included was an exhibit by Scott Avett (of Avett Brothers fame) Only regret was that it was too cold and windy to enjoy the Museum Park!

Nice meals and lots of time with my daughter!

[Mersky]

14. Driving home from Houston on Monday evening

The sunset was gorgeous and I was trying to spot great horned owls in the treetops. Was fully grateful and content just having the conscience to take it in.

[CaptYossarian]

15. Thanks for posting.

[quarbis]

16. Great pictures

I love these. Thanks

[dhill926]

17. Very nice...

and it's always darkest before the dawn. Gotta keep fighting the bastards...

[struggle4progress]

19. Here comes the sun

[crickets]

20. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing these. nt

[UniteFightBack]

21. Simple Pleasures. nt