Mornings, at this time of year, are so beautiful. There's a softness to the air, and a promising newness to the day that is announced with joyful birdsong. Where ever you live, I encourage you to experience sunrise this week. You may find that once you do, you will want to continue waking early.
It's so peaceful and quiet at 5:30am. It gives me time to feel more connected to nature; to calmly reflect on my life and what my goals are; to appreciate the things I have, and yes, to really enjoy that first cup of coffee. It is a part of the day that I have fully, completely to myself. Awakening at that hour allows me to greet the day at my own pace; feeling calm, I'm ready to welcome the rest of the day and all that it holds.
Since I live in the city, this photo helps me in imagining what an early morning at the ocean holds. You might find it helpful, too.
(Summer on the Sunshine Coast, BC - 6am or so)
Picture yourself on a deck, the cool, soft morning air surrounds you like a gentle blanket. It's so peaceful and quiet here; there are only the sounds of small songbirds twittering with joy and the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore below. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in.......ahhhhhhhh. Let all the air out of your lungs and notice how your shoulders begin to relax. Take 3 or 4 more breaths like that, filling your lungs with the cool, fresh, cleansing ocean air. As the sun rises and warms up the day, things seem to appear brighter. What a beautiful way to begin the day.
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