Happy Monday!
I’m smack in the middle of enjoying today’s word-of-the-week…
MORNING
The sun’s rising on a new week. It’s a magical time, not dark any more but not light yet either.
Monte’s waiting, not patiently but because he really has no choice, for the signal that it’s time to gulp down his breakfast. The fountain’s gurgling, birds starting to chirp, early risers walking their dogs. But mostly I have this time completely to myself.
For much of my life I wasted this time. Some days I stumbled and grumbled in a desperate search for coffee, wishing for more sleep. Others I rushed out the door, barely dressed, places to go and things to do, hardly time to even notice that a new day had dawned.
These days I’m grateful for awareness, for a few minutes most days to ease into the day and acknowledge the One who gave it to me. I’m grateful for the enchanting silence and the time to appreciate it.
Soon enough, traffic will begin buzzing. Tasks will appear, work will begin, and the week will be underway. I’m grateful for that as well, opportunities to make choices and touch people and use the time in positive ways. Days and weeks pass quickly; I want to use them well.
This morning’s part of that—time to reflect, consider where I’ve been and where I want to go. Time to listen.
And now, time to feed Monte, our official signal that the day has begun!
Have a great week.