Gratitude Day #7
This has been a very different week. It was a week of testing at school. In order to help out, I started work an hour earlier each day. I usually start work at nine, whereas the rest of the staff begins by seven. I have only been officially retired for four years (this June) but I have gotten spoiled.
I am an early riser. I rarely sleep later than 5:30. Getting up is not the issue, getting out of the house is. Most days I get up, and am showered and dressed before 6:00. Then I make a pot of tea, and settle into the den with my little dogs. I use this time to journal, plan my day, pet my pups or just stare into the fireplace. It's fake fire, but it's still very comforting. It is a great time to sort out emotions, think about events going on in my life, and set my priorities. It helps me begin my day more centered and calm. I am extremely grateful to have that time in the morning.
I first got into writing my "Morning Pages" when I read The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I have probably been doing it for the past twenty years, not every day, but most days. It really helps me. If you have never read her work, I highly recommend it. I also enjoy her poetry.
Tomorrow is Friday. I don't work on Fridays, so I can even stay in my pajamas to enjoy my morning time and write my Morning Pages. Another benefit of working part time.
- I am grateful for the flexibility of having quiet morning time at home.
- I am grateful for my comfortable home.
- I am grateful for the gift of writing. and
- I am grateful for my fake fireplace.
