Starry Night -Gazing Stars
There's something magical about admiring a sky filled with stars and Moon.the simple act of looking at the stars – a chance to reconnect with nature and the world without having to leave your yard, balcony, portico, or sidewalk. There are lots of hobbies like collecting stamps, reading books, observing the sky, listening to songs, engaging in aesthetic activities, etc. Out of those, I enjoy and spend my leisure and night time by observing the night sky. It is also called as Stargazing.
Apart from my basic understanding of science and technology, I’ve always been fascinated by the stars and the universe. This love for the night sky began in my childhood. in the summer evenings, were magical, with the whole night sky full of twinkling stars. I would immerse myself in wonder, asking thousands of questions to myself about those beautiful twinkling stars. It was during this time that my unconscious mind developed a deep love and affection for the night sky and all its stars.
The hobby of looking at the clear night sky with open eyes observing of them millions twinkling in the night sky, and each one with a message of its own – they touch my heart every time I look into the endless dark blue velvet sky studded with glittering stars, has always fascinated me.
So, there's also this kind of getting in the rhythm of nature, watching night after night how things change in the sky. You can get that feeling that we are part of a larger universe. When I become bored of staying in my room and find nothing to do, I go to my balcony and look at the sky. The evening sky has different colours each day. Most of the time it is sky blue, and the blue clouds. Sometimes it becomes yellow. Sometimes pink, red, or purple. Sometimes Gray.
AS the lights fade away, our eyes got adjusted to the darkness, and the night sky emerged directly above. Suddenly I felt that I am miles away from the city life. All the distractions of the day are lost in the far reaches of space. We were beneath a beautiful night sky, caught up in the wonderment of the universe. I feel a sense of serenity. The wide sky and the breeze reach deep inside of me and make me feel happy.
The feeling is really breathtaking. the serenity reaches into my heart. It took away all my worries and gave me a new meaning of life. My mind becomes light and fresh. The sky seems to be like my friend, who is always there for me silently. It works as healing for me. And it helps me to think that everything will be alright and I can start again with new hope.
And then there are the stars. Those tiny, twinkling wonders scattered across the vast cosmic canvas of the night, each telling a story that’s millions of light-years old. I’ve spent nights sitting on a balcony stargazing, trying to connect the dots and make sense of the constellations. But let’s talk about the moon the nightlight in the sky. There is this quiet elegance about it, hanging up there like a celestial lantern. Some nights, flooding the world with its gentle glow. Other times, it’s playing hide-and-seek behind a veil of clouds, leaving us with a tantalizing glimpse. It’s like the moon has a secret.
Nighttime is a magical and mysterious time. The sun has set and the air cools, and the world just seems just a bit quieter. It’s also a fantastic time to spend in the garden! Many night-blooming plants wait until the cooler twilight hours when a whole new world awakens once the sun disappears and the moon shines.
It’s the Take time out of your busy day to unwind, meditate and listen to the cricket’s chirp or watch fireflies blinking in and out of view. Often many flowers Perfuming the air with sweet fragrance and calling on the denizens of the evening to flock to their flowers.
When the blue curtains of the sky are pulled away, you are literally looking through a window into space—the universe with its stars, galaxies, and countless mysteries. Stargazing can be a great activity for promoting good mental health and well being., it also allows your mind to switch off from your day and so can help decrease stress, anxiety and depression. Gazing at the stars at night can help increase your attention span whilst it also frees your mind to wonder, happiness and creativity. There are no costs, no ads, and no cellular connection needed. The stars are simply always there
Sometimes we need something relaxing, something to help tranquilize us. Gazing stars bring peace to me and I feel it is even a mode of meditation.
** I have a special love for the enchanting glow of the moonlight and Starry night. Inspired by this beauty of moon & stars, I've created a series of paintings featuring my captured moon moments using Acrylic. If you enjoy them or would like to see more of my moonlit art, let me know!
