I love a good sunset. Who doesn’t, right? But the best sunsets have a couple of requirements. First, they need good color. Some evenings are too cloudy or hazy, and the color just isn’t that spectacular. Second, you need a good location. To me, a beach is ideal, but any place with a pretty open view of the western horizon is good. With good color and a good location it’s hard to go wrong with sunsets. The calm that you get as the day winds down is always relaxing. It’s easy to get caught up in the colors as they quickly change and to forget about the troubles of the day. A nice sunset just makes you feel alive, even if it’s at the end of a long, hard day. So if you’re feeling down or overwhelmed, get outside, find a good spot, and just immerse yourself in nature for a while. If you are a creative, take your camera, your sketch book, or your easel with you. Not only are sunsets relaxing, but they are very inspirational, too!