The Adventures of Sadie and Sue: Episode 149

The Magic of Morning

Sadie and I started a new habit this week. The days start a little earlier. The temperatures are a bit warmer. And, as tempting as it might be to turn over to snuggle into sleep a bit longer- well, the magic awaits. I ask myself, “Are you in, or are you out?”

So, I sit up, 5 am or so. I take a bio break, wrap up in my robe and blanket, sit up in my chair and settle into a nice meditation. My dreamy state is stretched out a bit more. Nice.

Then it’s time for Sadie’s bio break. After, she is happy to settle back into her bed.

I make a cup of coffee and heat up my neck warmer. I bundle up with that extra warmth around my neck, put on my hat, coat and mittens. I grab my coffee and off I go to watch the sunrise. Temperatures may hover around freezing, but I am warm.

It’s not yet 6 am, but Mother Nature is spot on, sculpting another beautiful masterpiece. She never gets it wrong.

Joy fills my heart as I walk East. The horizon awakes. A broad sweep of the cosmic paint brush- pinks and crimsons build up. It takes my breath away.  I walk my path, drinking in the cold air, listening to the song of a bird, or the hoot of an owl. This is a sacred time.

I watch the barren trees own their power. The buds at the tips of the branches push forth a bit more each day. All that possibility is brewing below the surface, seemingly stagnant. Yet, magic is happening.

Another timeless miracle of nature, hidden potentials, just waiting to burst forth with brilliant life.

We have that same power, I muse.

Our world is waking up. My eyes may still be sleepy, but I drink in the beauty of possibility. What broad strokes of a brush will I make to create my day? It’s an open invitation, saturated with possibility.

I walk. Grateful for this day to contribute to the good of the order. Grateful for that delicious sip of coffee. Grateful for the warm cocoon of my coat and hat. Grateful for the brilliance of the impeccable morning sky as it powers up, each moment bringing more light.

It’s a simple hour creating a great day.

I return home and sit at my desk.  My workday begins. I feel centered and calm.

Sadie is as always, way ahead of me. She snoozes quite contently nearby. She figured this out way a long time ago.

Until the next time, my friends, live a great story.

S&S