You've Got To Make The Morning Last
by Jason
I had the chance to work from home yesterday. It is amazing how refreshing one day can be. Everything seemed to move more slowly. I was able to take my time getting ready (I didn't shower until 9:00... pm), and I was able to be around Erica almost all day (which was wonderful). I was able to spend the morning with a close friend enjoying a cup of coffee and a conversation.
As soon as I got in the office this morning, people were running around as if some major crisis had happened. "Are they worried about London?", I asked myself. Nope. The coffee machine hadn't finished brewing yet. I have to say, for the most part, I work with people who are very laid back about work. They enjoy what they do, but they also know where it ranks in their priorities. There are some, however...
As difficult as it can be to get out of bed, an extra half-hour in the mornings makes so much difference. It helps me to slow down; to not hit the ground running. There's no better start to the day than to sit outside while it is still cool (hard to find -- it's 80 in the mornings) with a cup of black coffee, and Erica close by, just enjoying the peace. Sometimes in prayer, sometimes in quiet, but it is always a good way to "slow down, you move too fast..."
As soon as I got in the office this morning, people were running around as if some major crisis had happened. "Are they worried about London?", I asked myself. Nope. The coffee machine hadn't finished brewing yet. I have to say, for the most part, I work with people who are very laid back about work. They enjoy what they do, but they also know where it ranks in their priorities. There are some, however...
As difficult as it can be to get out of bed, an extra half-hour in the mornings makes so much difference. It helps me to slow down; to not hit the ground running. There's no better start to the day than to sit outside while it is still cool (hard to find -- it's 80 in the mornings) with a cup of black coffee, and Erica close by, just enjoying the peace. Sometimes in prayer, sometimes in quiet, but it is always a good way to "slow down, you move too fast..."
posted by Jason @ 08:27
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I echo this sentiment!
Summers make this easy for me to actually enjoy mornings...coffee, breakfast, peace, reading, prayer, cool air, solitude,...
but I can never carry this through into the school year. I keep trying though. Maybe this year.
Glad you had a refreshing day.
-ang
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