I suppose that for some waking up is the most difficult part of the day. It’s become for me something I look forward to doing early, more days than not. About 80% of those early mornings I half force myself to work out and get my body activated with running, swimming, cycling or weights.
But before I don my running shoes or swim cap or cycling bib, I read two books (Daily Stoic + Daily Dad), do some breathwork and 90% of the time meditate/reflect/journal.
The two books help me with clarifying my intentions for the day and ground me in a mindset that aligns with my values
It’s become a sort of double edged sword because I get this weird sense of itchiness and low feeling, like lack of self respect, if I sleep in or don’t work out in the morning. Because most of the time, due to family schedules and work and other competing priorities, if it doesn’t happen at 5:45am there’s a high probability it ain’t happenin’ that day. Im making peace more and more with allowing myself to enjoy life and not just plan it. My mind is constantly plotting. Even when I was in New York I was constantly coordinating and trying to plan what restaurant I should go to and what to do. Like I have to be so efficient. Not waste anything. But so often I do waste time. Worrying and planning, much of the time over stuff that won’t happen. Help me, God, be more present. More at peace.
Daily writing prompt
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?
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