Good morning!
This was the very first good morning that I sent to this
newsletter group. It is reprinted today by request from members....
I can't think of a better way to kick off your "Good
Morning" routine than by sharing how I start my mornings. Four years
ago I started this simple routine - unaware of the profound impact it
would have on the days and years to come. I know it was the first seed
in my personal Change Your Life Challenge.
I wake up and
sort of stumble out of bed toward my coffee maker. Prior to those first
few sips I'm really not that awake and don't think about too much. (I
know, I know-- I should give up the coffee - but one thing at a time!)
Anyway, I get my cup of coffee and I either walk outside or walk to the
largest window in the house. I look outside and say a silent "Thank
you" for the day that is ahead and the fact that I am blessed to be
here and be a part of it. I stand "in silence in my thanks" for a
couple of minutes and then say, with heartfelt conviction, "Something
great is going to happen today...I can't wait to see what it is!" And
then I begin my day.You know what the best part is? Something great
happens each and every day. And because I am aware, I never miss it.
Sometimes it is major -- a new business deal or an unexpected great
opportunity.
Sometimes it doesn't come in a fancy package and might be
a beautiful bird that lands, an e-mail from a friend or a stranger, the
smile of a child, the pleasure from a "great idea", or the joy that
comes from complimenting someone. But sure enough, life brings a gift
to my doorstep each and every day. And it happens because I anticipate
it and am open to it.
Your turn: Stand up. Go to your nearest
window and step outside. Say a silent thank you - or shout it aloud.
"Stand in your thanks" for a couple of minutes. (Hey... if you are
reading this and thinking "Gee, that's a lovely idea..." but have no
plans of getting up-- GET A MOVE ON AND GO OUTSIDE.)
Your affirmation: Something great
is going to happen today ...I can't wait to see what it is!
And
as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I
can't wait to see what it is!"
And
when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one
more thing I can do to make today matter?"
