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When do you feel most the most calm? During the winter months, I often enjoy gazing up at the big open sky. The first constellation I usually spot is Orion, recognizable by its three stars which make up the hunter’s “belt.” Over the years I have associated this vast constellation of stars with the cooling down of the weather and early sunsets, as it is visible from November to February.
The sight of Orion in the darkening sky imbues a sense of tranquility and wonder at the start of each new year.
The image Orion by Shawn Wrightson is a perfect example of the calming effect the beauty of nature can have. I thought pairing the image with the ambient elements found in the song Concentration by Kevin MacLeod created a serene mental environment where one can feel the cool air and hear a light brushing of the leaves in the winter wind. The stars shine down from above, almost masked by the thinning clouds, and provide a focal point for meditative introspection.
