Sunrise

Article and Playlist by: By Jeahnelle Garcia

“Each day, you'd rise with me Know that I would gladly be The Icarus to your certainty”

-Hozier, “Sunlight”

How many times have you watched a sunrise and really taken it in? Maybe you've only seen it a few times- on the way to the airport, at the beginning of a road trip; maybe you stay up late enough to see it; maybe you're an early riser and see it every day, before work or on the way to school. Whatever the case may be, the sunrise is certainly a beauty many take for granted.

Like music, watching the sun rise can improve your mental health. It can instil a feeling of calm, serenity, happiness by simply taking it in. Due to the natural vitamin D your body gets from sunlight, it can increase your energy levels, boost your mood and reduce stress levels. Getting sunlight in the morning can also increase your quality of sleep by aiding in regulating your body's circadian rhythm.

“Something's coming, so out of breath

I just kept spinning and I danced myself to death”

-F+TM “Choreomania”

In my last year at school, my mental health suffered greatly for various reasons. However, one coping mechanism that helped me greatly was watching the sunrise every morning. I would get to school a good two hours before it began, and soon noticed how stunning the sunrise was. Every single morning I would listen to music and sit outside, gazing at the sky as the sun rose, changing deep blues and purples to flaming oranges, yellows and rosy pinks. This little time on my own, observing the unique beauty, helped me get through the painful monotony of school and greatly improved my mental health. To this day, this is one of my favourite memories of school and I have the pictures to prove it.

“Bring me home Back to you Wash off the old Put on the new Morning dew”

- Kelsey Lu, “Morning Dew”

The songs in this playlist are all songs I listened to during my sunrise morning ritual, and a few others. Music greatly enhances experiences; this playlist will help you to appreciate not only a beautiful sunrise, but also notice so many of the wonderful little things you may miss or take for granted in everyday life.

“I'll be around

As soon as I leave this town And we will be alright Alone in the sunlight”

-Yuno, Sunlight

Listen here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NW2Ot26QWBkIiUPDQQDw8?si=tYROLGNWSxWXQMCp3p61sA&pi=u-bpZn0hd7TDCz