Watch the sunrise

“Was it hard to get up early and bike in the dark? Well, yes. Getting up before the sun was a bit uncomfortable, and that’s how I knew it would be awesome. Biking in the dark is fine. That’s what we do in the winter every day in Denmark. But biking alone was a different story. The view was stunning from the beach. I went to meet my friend at the pier. We had our winter coats on; that cold it was. The waves were forceful and hit hard on the pier. The weather was cold and windy, and I thought the day would stay just as miserable as I felt at that moment. But when the sun came up, it changed everything — a little ray of light. The sky began to shine. The future looked brighter. Everything is covered in purple, with an orange blur in places. The sun turned the cold, windy morning into a warm spring day. The turn was slow and gentle. I closed my eyes and felt how the sun warms my face. Surely my legs were freezing, but that’s how progress works. Everything starts in your head, and the rest of your body follows. You just have to be patient. The sun warms your whole body over time.”

“I put my shoes on and head outside. I walk over to a pier that has a clear view of the sunrise. I begin my mobility exercises while waiting for the sun to rise over the mountains to the east. When the time comes, the sun touches my skin. Warm at first then hot, for I’m closer to the equator. I continue my mobility exercises and I finish my morning session with stretches. Then comes the part that I enjoy. I either stand at the edge or sit on it to watch the sunrise. I also take the opportunity to enjoy the marine wildlife surrounding the pier.”