I was thinking the other day about morning routines – probably because mine has undergone another change. For most of the past two years my morning routine was to get up at six and do my writing before the busy-ness of the day took over. I felt I was at my reflective best just as the sun was rising
...and it was a good thing.
There were years before that when I would get up just as early, put on my sneakers and go for a run before showering and heading off to teach school
….and it was a good thing.
I remember at other times starting my day with a yoga routine and a half hour’s meditation. I felt warm inside and out while this was part of what I did each morning
…and it was a good thing.
There were summers when I rose early to work in the gardens before the heat of the day made it too uncomfortable to be outside
…and it was a good thing.
For many years I wrote in a journal first thing in the morning. Three pages each day filled with dreams and ramblings
…and it was a good thing
Since March, I’ve been getting up early to practice calligraphy and brush lettering. It’s been exciting to learn a new skill and meet up virtually with others who are as passionate about hand lettering as I am
…and it was a good thing.
These morning practices were all perfect at the time. They were how I needed to start my day. And they changed as my life changed. Some I go back to from time to time, but mostly I try and stay open to the next best way to start my day.
How important is it to you to have a morning routine? If you have one, does your routine change with the seasons or does it stay pretty much the same? Just wondering…
As we are about to transition off of seven weeks on our boat, back to our house (I have a hard time with transitions!), I have been struck by the importance of morning routines as centering devices. This morning, I did nothing but watch the news and knit till 10am. The day could have devolved further into mushy nothingness: lost focus, lost meaning. But washing up: myself, the dishes, the bathroom (“head” on a boat), the galley, sweeping, neatening, always gets me back on track. It may be mundane, but it works for me!! Coffee is good, too!
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I get that! Cleaning is a great way to move into the new day. It’s like making the bed. Fresh start!
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I read your posts feel peaceful then I smile!
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Lovely feedback!
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