Before the day begins, take a few minutes that belong only to you.
Feel the weight of your body against the bed, and notice the first breath you take on purpose.
Slower than the one before it.
Let your next breath be a little longer still.
There is no hurry in this room.
Nothing has started yet.
Bring your attention to your hands, and gently move your fingers, as if you were waking them from a long sleep.
Roll your ankles, one and then the other.
Let your body know that you are back.
Now think of the day ahead.
Not everything, just the first thing.
The first cup.
The first door you will open.
Picture it going simply.
Not perfect, simply.
And then picture one moment you would like to keep today.
A pause, a kindness, a window.
You do not have to earn your way to that moment.
You only have to notice it when it comes.
When you are ready, let your eyes open and let the light in slowly.
Take one more breath, and carry this quiet with you.
