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Embrace The Sunset’s Wisdom – Live Fully In The Moment

  • Nov 29, 2024
  • 3 min read

Candice Ensign is a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, published author, and Certified Equine Gestalt Practitioner. As the CEO of Live Your Crazy Ltd. and a senior contributor to Brainz Magazine, she inspires and equips top leaders nationwide to realize their purpose, find their voice, and unlock their unlimited potential. 

Executive Contributor Candice Ensign

As the sun dips low on the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant shades of red, fiery orange, and soft, golden yellow, the world exhales a quiet sigh.


a breathtaking sunset at Mount Garfield in 2023. A silhouetted figure stands on rugged terrain, surrounded by sparse vegetation, with the sun casting radiant beams of light across the landscape.

The day, with all its triumphs and tribulations, gives way to stillness. There’s a profound beauty in this descent—it’s not an end, but a promise. A lingering whisper reminds us that as the light fades, it carries the seeds of tomorrow’s rise.


The sunset commands our attention, pulling us out of the rush. It asks—not with words, but with color—

Did you truly live today? Were you present in its fleeting moments? Did you feel the warmth of laughter, hear the music of a shared conversation, or pause, even briefly, to marvel at the miracle of simply being? Or did you drift away, lost in what had already passed or chained to the possibilities of a distant, uncertain future?


Each day offers its lessons, if we dare to notice. The missteps, the victories, the in-betweens—all of them matter. And as the sun lowers its radiant gaze, we’re called to leave our judgments behind. Forgive the missteps, but keep the wisdom they brought. The past is unchangeable, a shadow cast long and far. It need not follow you into the present unless you invite it.


The truth is stark and simple—we have only this moment. Not tomorrow, which remains a dream. Not yesterday, which fades into memory. Now is all we’re given, and now is where life happens. With every setting sun, you hold the power to rewrite your story. One choice, one word, one act of courage—these are the threads that sew together the tapestry of your best life.


Believe in the light. The light of your potential, the light of what could be. It glows softly within you, waiting to banish the shadows of fear and regret. To live in the light is not to deny the existence of the dark, but to refuse its hold. The shadows will always linger, but they do not define you. Step forward, and leave them behind.


You have the power to win this day. Not by perfection, but by presence. And in winning this day, you set the stage for the week, the month, and the years to come. The sunset reminds us that life moves, always, whether we cling desperately to the past or fret endlessly about the future. And in its quiet wisdom, it simply asks us to - be here, be in this moment.


Take heart in the promise of the horizon. Tomorrow’s light will rise anew. But for now, live where your feet stand, and trust in the infinite possibilities waiting to unfold. Believe in the magic of the present moment, for it holds everything you need to create a life bathed in brilliance.


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Candice Ensign, Speaker, Thought Leader & Passionate Purpose Hacker

Candice Ensign is a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, published author, and Certified Equine Gestalt Practitioner. 


As the CEO of Live Your Crazy Ltd. and a senior contributor to Brainz Magazine, she inspires and equips top leaders nationwide to realize their purpose, find their voice, and unlock their unlimited potential. 


In a world where conformity reigns, Candice is a trailblazer for those looking to rediscover themselves and embrace their truth. 


Candice has a deep love and respect for horses and is passionate about raising awareness of the gifts they offer beyond being ridden. In 2015, she founded the nonprofit Journey with Equus, which rescues horses that would otherwise be euthanized or slaughtered. These incredible animals are rehabilitated and partnered with humans to help them heal trauma, grow in leadership, and rediscover themselves through equine-facilitated wellness programs. 


With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry as a producer, leader, coach, and speaker, Candice is passionate about sharing her life experiences so that others may step into their purpose and live authentically. She knows the importance of continual self-development and leads by example, even through challenges, showing what is possible with faith, determination, and action. 


When she's not speaking, writing, or coaching, Candice can be found loving life on her ranch in Elizabeth, Colorado, with her partner and their animals, or spending quality time with her son.

 
 

This article is published in collaboration with Brainz Magazine’s network of global experts, carefully selected to share real, valuable insights.

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