I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning.
This usually isn't the case for me. I love the work that I do from home and I'm usually excited and eager to get up and get going. Even when I'm teaching full time from September to June, I get up really early so I can work on my home business before I go to work.
I love it.
And I love the quiet, peaceful mornings.
I don't know what it was about today. Maybe my body just needed more sleep. Whatever the reason, it made me think of Norma Budden's lens, My Top Reasons for Getting Out of Bed.
As part of a wonderfully descriptive introduction, Norma asks, "Why can't I just stay in bed? Why won't my alarm clock just let me off the hook this one time so I can continue to bask in the luxury of blissful sleep?" I could relate to the sentiment this morning! But normally I would have different thoughts running through my head. The thought of just staying in bed all day would make me feel a little sad because I wouldn't be doing the things I love (unless, of course, I had my laptop in bed with me).
That's exactly the direction that Norma takes in this lens, actually.
She begins to share her most important reasons for getting up in the morning. With her personal, creative and engaging writing and her awesome photos, she describes the joys of her life and the little miraculous moments that bring a smile to her face and make each morning a good morning. Most captivating is her last reason for getting out of bed - - because she can.
After reading through this lens again, I was left sitting peacefully in gratitude and joy for the life I have. And I reflected on my own reasons for getting up in the morning.
What are your reasons for getting out of bed each day?
Visit: My Top Reasons for Getting Out of Bed
I had a hard time getting up today too, Leanne. So, Norma's lens was the perfect thing to read. It gave me a whole new perspective on getting out of bed and saying good morning! She has such a warm and friendly writing style and is very wise too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading Norma's article again and am so glad you reviewed it today. She really does make people think about the good reasons for getting out of bed.
ReplyDeleteNow that was an interesting and inspiring read. Thank you, Leanne. I don't know when I would have found it without you. ...Alarm clocks are monsters; I try not to use them. :)
ReplyDeleteSome mornings are just like that. I always think I didn't sleep well or maybe had a bad dream I couldn't remember. Whatever the reason, it is unusual for me to not met the day with great anticipation. Wonderful review. I am a few days late reading it, so I hope you woke to sunshine this morning :) On my way now to visit the lens.
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