There is something about the sunrise and the first few hours of the morning that make us feel cleansed and rejuvenated, ready to move forward enthusiastically. As the day wears on, we lose some of this dynamic energy and the inspiration it provides. This may be why we look forward to tomorrow as providing the possibility of renewal. Many traditions consider the light of the rising sun to be particularly divine in its origins; this is why so many people in the world face east when performing ritual. We too can cultivate that rising sun energy inside ourselves, carrying it with us to light our way through any time of day or night, drawing on its power to awaken and renew our spirits.
One simple way to do this is to carry an image or a photograph of the
rising sun with us in our wallet or purse. We can also post this image
on our wall at work or at home, or have it as our screensaver on our
computer. When we feel the need to start fresh, we can take a moment to
gaze at the image, allowing its light to enter into our hearts. As we do
this, we might say out loud or quietly to ourselves, I am ready to let
go of the past and start anew. We might visualize anything we want to
release leaving us as we exhale, and as we inhale, we can take in the
fresh energy of the eastern sun, allowing it to light the way to a
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