I've been studying American history, so decided to share with you my thoughts and findings. I learned that on January 24th of 1882 an American solar astronomer Harold Babcock was born. Due to my interest in astronomy and my love to sky gazing, I read it more carefully than all the rest. So, in 1961 Babcock proposed that the sunspot cycle was the result of the Sun's differential rotation and magnetic field. So, after these words, I decided to look outside of the window, but didn't see the sun, because it was behind the clouds.
Then I looked at it now when I was writing to you, so there some tips how you should look at the sun. Well, first of all, the best way to do it, is through the special filter, if you of course have binoculars, but anyway, there is also a so called "projection method" that you can use.
The sun, stars, planets, and of course, constellations are gorgeous, and you'll be surprised how easily you fall in love with them. The only thing is that you'll need either astronomical binoculars, observation binoculars, telescope, or even a spotting scope.
Before buying binoculars and spending money, I think that you should read about it, and start enjoying sky without them. And then you'll see if you like it or not.
Good luck, and clear skies to you!