If there’s one thing that most people agree on about the natural world, it’s that the Sun is an amazing and life-giving presence. While perhaps not everyone wants to be out in full sun for the hottest parts of the day, there’s definitely something about the sun that acts as a pick-me-up. I find that spending some time outside each day, whether it’s sitting in my front yard and reading a book, or going for a walk with my boyfriend, or lazing in the park, or even heading up to the local supermarket , does wonders for my peace of mind. And it’s not all just a feel-good thing—the Sun is a valuable source of vitamin D, which is necessary to keep us feeling light and happy and at ease with the world. You’ve heard of circadian rhythms? Yep, they’re all to do with the Sun, and what it does for us.

Still, in my book, not all sun is created equal: I do have a few particular types of sunny day that I love the most. The first is definitely a cold, crisp autumn day where the sun is blazing down on me, saving me from the chill that would otherwise be gnawing at my extremities. There’s something so perfect about the contrast between the cold of the icy wind and the gentle warmth of the sun that I find exhilarating. If you want to find me on a day like this, the park is your best bet. I love walking amongst the trees when it’s a sunny, chilly day. My second favourite type of sunny day is the quiet sunlight of the summer evening. This sort of sunlight is perfect for sitting at the base of the tree, and watching the dappled light spill through beneath its leaves and on to my book or newspaper—or even better, my picnic. Sunlight is one of those things we all get to experience, so we should make the effort to appreciate it to the best of our abilities, not to mention it is amazing for energy savings and thermal energy (by the way I have found this great new sites called enigin advice if any of you are interested in alternative energy production). Get outside and laze about in the Sun, and you’ll feel much better and more grounded for it.