What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?
Many things happens at night in the cover of darkness, from thieves to witches that monitor our territories at night to people becoming sick to dubious businesses that finds comfort in darkness. Most of people falls sick at night and those with illness struggles at night. The Ghost that chases our lives comes to haunt us at night, when we are alone in the dark, and we cry ourselves to sleep.
That is why coming of the morning is usually welcomed in our lives except for some few blessed forks that loves sleeping.
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5 , king James bible
To this sleeping forks, coming of the morning is undesirable occurrence because we enjoyed our sleep. off course sleeping in peace is a great blessing, people struggle with sleeping and some will need sleeping pills to succeed, so this one that struggles with waking up are really blessed people. They have received favor from God;
” I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
psalms 4:8, king James bible
Coming of the morning comes with hypes of activities because it signifies a fresh start of life and new chance to chase our dreams. But mostly we have developed a list of activities we must do before we go out and face the world, this activities are the one we usually refers as morning rituals or routines which can take the form of physical activities, mental or spiritual.
Morning routines can vary greatly from person to person depending on individual preferences, obligations, and cultural practices. However, there are several common activities that many people engage in as part of their morning rituals. Here are some examples:
Wake up
Most people start their morning by waking up from sleep, either naturally or with the help of an alarm clock.
Stretching or exercise
Many people incorporate some form of stretching or exercise into their morning routine to wake up their bodies and get energized for the day ahead. This could include activities such as yoga, jogging, or a quick workout session.
Hygiene
Brushing teeth, washing face, and taking a shower are common hygiene practices that people typically do in the morning to freshen up and prepare for the day.
Breakfast
Breakfast is the meal eaten in the morning. It varies from culture to another and from one are to another. Eating breakfast is a common morning ritual for many people. This could be a quick meal like cereal or toast, or a more elaborate spread depending on individual preferences and time constraints.
Getting dressed
Choosing an outfit for the day and getting dressed is another routine activity that most people do in the morning before heading out for work, school, or other commitments.
Planning the day
Some people like to take a few minutes in the morning to review their schedule, make to-do lists, or set goals for the day ahead.
Checking messages
With the prevalence of smartphones, many people check their messages, emails, and social media notifications first thing in the morning to catch up on any updates or news.
Mindfulness or meditation
Engaging in mindfulness practices or meditation is a morning ritual for some people to center themselves and start the day with a calm and focused mindset.
Preparing lunch
Some individuals prefer to prepare their lunch or pack snacks for the day in the morning to save time later on.
Commute
majority of people works some distances away from where they live.For those who work outside the home or have other morning commitments, commuting to work or school is a routine activity that occupies part of the morning.
These are just a few examples of common activities that many people incorporate into their morning routines. The specific activities and the order in which they are done can vary widely depending on individual preferences and lifestyles.
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