The peace of the morning stillness, the peace of new beginnings, the peace of heaven’s kiss, to welcome us to this day.
Each day we open our eyes to a choice. Do we begin the day with gratitude or anxiety?
Morning’s light is a gift. Without any help from us this light appears. We awaken to its presence and feel its call to stir.
We open our eyes to a choice. A choice on how we meet the challenges a new day can bring. There is no doubt that some days begin with sadness or fear or discomfort. These are real and never to be overlooked. Each morning I wake to my dependence on personal assistance and my need for a wheelchair to get around in this world. Recently I’ve been waking to the fact that I do not move around as easily as I once did – that I run out of energy sooner than before. Frustration can easily be near. But to let frustration begin the day can make me feel closed off, quick to live in my anxiety. Instead I try for a simple “thank you”. Nothing long or fancy but a grateful recognition that a new day is beginning.
To seek a moment of morning’s peace is a good way to start each day whatever we are facing. To speak a word of gratitude, whether or not we feel it, places that word as a reminder throughout the day.
Quote: Praying with the Earth – John Philip Newell
Image: Chuck Summers
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