What do you do with your morning? I have heard and read about the Power Hour in the morning, people getting up way before the dawn and getting themselves fit physically, mentally and emotionally even before the day starts. I am sure there are books and workshops to explain how to best start a day, including a promise that if you do all as instructed you will become a world famous inspirational speaker. Or something.
In theory, and ideally, a morning should include morning exercise, writing morning pages, mindfulness minutes, a bit of reading, brushing the teeth and combing the hair, eating a healthy breakfast. (I leave before the rest of the family wakes up.) With a powerful start the day would be fulfilled with meaningful work and afternoon could include more exercise, reading, writing, home-cooked meals, family time, on some evenings perhaps a theatre performance or an art exhibition or going out with friends, let's not forget the laundry and dusting, and it would be nice to include some volunteer work.
This is in theory. In practice I make choices and at times let some things go.
Choosing between writing morning pages or reading, I pick reading. Choosing between exercise and reading, the first wins. Choosing between exercise and mindfulness, the latter wins. And sometimes all I need is a bit more sleep. Or a lot more sleep.
This morning the alarm startled me. It took me a second to remember that I was on holidays. It was my hubby's alarm that he blissfully ignored. His time to wake up is almost two hours later than my usual time. What a difference it makes. My mornings always make me feel as if I keep getting up in the middle of night when the world is quietly asleep. Today the light peeked in through the curtains. A car engine hiccuped. A train whistled. Crows had their morning meeting. I had a choice to get up for a regular morning routine or to continue sleeping. I nudged my hubby until he half opened his eyes, and then curled up for more sleep. I slept until nine o'clock. Sweet.
I might not get much done today. I choose not to be productive today. I choose to take the day slowly. I choose to read and write and walk and drink tea.
I think on most days, I would choose sleep. Although I do like the term Power Hour. I am just not a morning person. But I could stay up late and accomplish many things! Enjoy your day of choices today!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a restful what seems like a nonproductive day is just what we need to make the rest of the week productive. Enjoy your choices.
ReplyDeleteTerje, sometimes it feels wonderful just to relax in the morning and go back to sleep or curl up with a cup of tea. I love the line that light peeked through the curtain. It reminds me of being in Virginia watching morning open before my day began with my grandbaby
ReplyDeleteI love your choice for today, and the permission you give yourself to savor them. Lovely. It's a part of much-needed recharging, to me.
ReplyDeleteI am a morning person, but I still like choices. I might be awake, but curling up with a good book and taking it easy, is also a wonderful way to spend Saturday or Sunday morning. I think you made the right choice--all the other things are still there when you wake up.
ReplyDeleteThere's no time I cherish more than early morning reading from the coziness of my bed. It's rare when I do it, but such an indulgence. Glad you chose not to be productive and to go slow. Some days it's what we need most.
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