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The Sun's Mood Swings: The Seasonal Affective Diaries

Mental Health - Outdoor Activities - Seasonal Affective Disorder - Summer - Sunshine

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions with the changing seasons! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜” Dive into the sunny side and the shadows of summer.

As it gets warmer โ€” and it has been warm โ€” I always find myself as excited for the impending summer as I am a bit melancholic about the end of another season. The Sun's mood swings seem to reflect my own, with its radiant warmth bringing joy and its setting rays invoking a sense of nostalgia. The transition to summer brings a mix of emotions, like a blend of sun-kissed happiness and a tinge of wistfulness.

The changing weather mirrors my internal shifts, as I bask in the sunlight's embrace yet feel a twinge of sadness as the days grow longer. The seasonal rollercoaster of highs and lows is as predictable as it is unpredictable, much like the Sun's dance through the sky. Each sunrise brings a fresh start, but also a reminder that time is constantly slipping away.

Despite the emotional whirlwind, there's a comfort in the cyclical nature of seasons. Just as the Sun rises and sets, my feelings ebb and flow with the passing days. It's a reminder that change is inevitable, and that each season brings its own unique blend of emotions. So, as we embrace the warmth of summer, let's also acknowledge the beauty in the bittersweet farewell to another season.

Did you know? Solar flares, intense bursts of radiation from the Sun's surface, can affect Earth's magnetic fields and even disrupt communication systems. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in winter when days are shorter and less sunlight is available.

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Image courtesy of "Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun"

SOLAR FLARE | Seasonal Affective Diaries (Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun)

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