Mornings

Hello, I hope you woke up well today.

On Monday I worked from home which meant I was able to move at a slower pace before logging in. I used the extra time to sip my mug of morning coffee slowly in bed. Thoughts began to percolate as the caffeine kicked in about all the ways one wakes up and how it truly can shape our entire day.

I brought it to notes:

On Tuesday I climbed out of bed to see fresh snow outside my window. Shivering at the thought of the wintry weather I would soon face for my commute downtown, I shuffled into my closet to dress in whatever was warmest and had a fleeting thought about how leaving the comfort and warmth of my bed this season feels criminal.

On Wednesday I opened my eyes thinking about what to wear. I would be dressing for a birthday dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant that I would head to straight from the office at the end of my day. Knowing there would be effortful effort put into dressing ignited a productive mindset which benefitted my busy workday.

Thursday was a snow day. I bundled up to shovel a pathway to potty for my senior citizen chihuahua. It was sunny and the cold air was nice on my face still warm from sleep. When I came back inside I unbundled and scuffled upstairs coffee in hand to start my work day. The light in my office was dim with the skylight covered by snow. My sleepiness lingered a little longer than usual but I didn’t mind, it made for a dozy morning which paired well with my lunchtime yoga class.

Tomorrow is Friday, I imagine the morning will be bustling as my family loads up the car and heads off for a weekend full of outdoor play. I can picture myself finding ways to be helpful, silently anticipating a quiet home to enjoy and instantly missing them as they pull out and away from the drive.

Waking up on the weekend in a way doesn’t feel like waking up at all. Our eyes simply open because we’ve had enough rest. We have the choice to lay in bed, read, stare off or maybe roll over and play with our partners and when we rise, it often feels more like springing into the freedom only a weekend and holiday can permit.

That’s all for today, I hope you are taking good care of yourself and each other. Until next time xo.