Ground yourself today, even more than normal. Take time to gather yourself and get your stuff together before you start the day. Run a systems check on yourself. Do a mental inventory. It might seem like you don't have time for that, but (1) you do; (2) it doesn't take an hour long ritual to make it happen; and (3) you will be glad you did, as it can set the way in which you process and handle everything that comes at you today.
Do it while you are drinking that morning cup of coffee or tea or water. Do it while you are brushing your teeth or making lunches.
I woke from that dream and took a deep, slow breath to center myself. I turned towards Rhodes and briefly thought of snuggling in for more sleep. He's a sweet snuggler :-) and has the body warmth of a fully stoked furnace, so its always a temptation, but there is business about this day that was calling to me.
I went to the kitchen and gathered the root vegetables for tonight's dinner casserole. I also grabbed a knife, the veg peeler, a stainless steel bowl and a cutting board. I was mindful about gathering bits of myself while I did that work, and by the time I sat at the table to start working I was already feeling in tune with myself and with this day. Of course my companion cat was very helpful!
I'm sitting on the couch as I write this, watching the sky lighten to the east over the house where our sweet neighbors Gerald and Linda live. A couple of days ago I'd have just written this in bed (because my desk is still a move-mess!) but Rhodes and I have agreed to stop using electronics in the bedroom. Talk about positive, simple life changes!
And now, I'm going to make a mug of tea, and go sit on the front steps and continue the grounding process while I listen to the birds sing the Sun up, and watch Himself respond to their call.
Good morning, peeps!
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