Good morning,
Sunshine.
As you simply lay in bed,
Explore how wonderful it feels to be here now.
Sleep is one of the greatest pleasures we get to experience.
Waking up from a good night's rest is a blessing.
Take a moment to enjoy.
In fact,
Take your time.
Breathe into this new day with awareness.
Luxuriate in the comfort of your bed now.
Go on,
Sink into the sheets and feel them against your skin.
Warm,
Comfortable,
Safe,
Cozy.
Yes,
You can afford to enjoy this waking-up-but-still-in-bed transition.
Transitions are often tough,
But you can lean into it with the intention to be present to your experience in this right-now moment.
Must we deny ourselves the pleasure of waking up gradually and gratefully?
No,
Not at all.
Because this is your one precious life.
These moments are exquisite.
Where you are now,
In this fresh new morning moment,
Is beautiful.
It's just right.
Breathe.
You are now awake,
But perhaps not yet alert.
Notice what this state of consciousness feels like.
What thoughts begin your day?
Become aware of your thoughts as they begin to reign in your brain.
Thoughts of future?
What you want to do?
What you believe you should do?
What you must do?
What you mustn't forget?
Lists of these things go on and on.
Breathe.
Breathe and shift into the present.
Can you become aware of the sounds around you now?
Perhaps a bird outside your window?
The clatter in the distance?
Or perhaps your eyes are even open and light begins to spill into your room,
Welcoming you to this new day.
Then there are thoughts of what was.
Perhaps you can recall some fragment of a dream.
Did you dream?
Sometimes we remember,
And sometimes we don't.
That if it is important,
You will remember.
Perhaps you do recall a fragment of a dream.
What images do you remember?
Was there a theme?
If so,
Is it familiar?
Does it tend to repeat?
What is the feeling captured in that dream?
If you don't remember,
That's okay.
If you do,
Explore.
What message might you receive that could serve you?
What meaning might you make of it?
If you are fortunate enough to recall it,
You may want to stop and put pen to paper.
Then be curious.
Is there a message for you?
What might this dream mean?
What is the message?
What a difference between the dream realm and the waking world.
The life you are awake to now is wonderful.
Be thankful.
Thankful for a good night's rest.
Thankful for any wisdom delivered in your dreams.
Thankful for these cozy moments devoted to beginning your day.
Thankful for the safe cocoon of this room.
Thankful for the adventures that lie ahead as soon as you arise from your bed.
Thankful for so many things.
Now envision how you'd like this day to unfold.
What might make it fantastic?
Remember,
You are in charge of how it goes.
Will it be an ordinary day?
Ordinary?
Ha.
If so,
Congratulations.
Because no two days are ever the same.
Even ordinary days are made up of extraordinary moments.
If you have a moment of health,
Of energy,
Of contentment,
Well that is dazzling.
Dazzling.
Imagine yourself doing something mundane.
With the intention to be present,
Aware,
And grateful,
How might it feel glorious?
Simply brushing your teeth can be a celebration of this one life of yours.
What kind of mindset do you want to color your day with?
Humor?
Positivity?
Equanimity?
Playfulness?
Wonder?
Curiosity?
What comes to mind?
What is in your heart?
With what attitude will you imbue this day?
How will you embrace it?
How will you engage with life?
You get to choose.
Yes,
Life happens.
Some of it delightful.
Some of it loathsome.
Life is what makes ordinary,
In-between,
Everyday kinds of days so very,
Very good.
And though life's ups,
Downs,
And plateaus can be challenging,
Exhilarating,
Or a little ho-hum,
Go forth.
Remember,
You are a force.
You are a force.
You are strong.
You are up for it.
You can withstand the challenges.
You can enjoy the anticipation and the victories.
And you can dance through the everyday.
Life is happening for you and with you.
You are one with life in the flow.
In the flow.
In the flow.
Trust.
Trust.
Trust that life is unfolding as it should.
It is what it is.
It is what you make it.
This one life of yours is a collaboration between you and your creator.
What will you create today?
Hmm.
Lean into grace.
Breathe.
Breathe.
This breath.
This very breath is a gift.
Fresh,
Cleansing air greets you.
This day has begun.
With this day,
You are one.
Attune yourself to wonder.
Expect miracles.
Love everything that happens.
This is the life you get.
This is the moment you have.
This whole day is your blank canvas.
It is yours to create.
It is yours to co-create with your source.
Love this day.
For this day,
This day is today.
This day is today.
Imagine that.
Today is the day that is here now.
Jump in.
Enjoy.
Go forth with a song in your heart and a spring in your step.
