Week 8: The Magic of the Sun

The sun is good for people in many ways. It provides humans with 90-95% of their daily dosage of vitamins as well as reduces the risks of certain cancers and illnesses. Sunlight also increases the level of Serotonin, which is a hormone that makes people feel happier and more energetic (“15 Reasons Why the Sun is Good for You”). I recently took this picture in Middle Earth, my housing community in which I live during the current school year. Seeing the light reflect off the buildings and surround the trees makes me feel at peace. I find more joy in life and, in my personal opinion, I am always more optimistic when the sun is shining. Not only does it brighten my day but it’s easier to get out of bed in the morning. The light from the sun has a calming affect that ironically wakes me up compared to the harshness of my alarm. Lastly, the light from the sun and the heat it carries, always gives my friends and I an excuse to see each other. It brings us together in a way that the absence of sunlight fails to do.

“15 Reasons Why the Sun is Good for You.” Mirror. 2 May 2006. <http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/dieting/15-reasons-why-the-sun-is-good-for-you-623393>.