Amazing Morning


A few simple things I've been doing have me feeling amazing this morning.

I have been enjoying receiving lessons from Kabbalah. This morning I prayed outside for five minutes. When I speak these prayers, I ask to change myself: "Creator, please help me..."

I was up last night reading a book. I noticed that I was in the magical hours where 10pm becomes midnight in the blink of an eye. I put the book down and got in bed before 11pm. Using mouth tape and an eye mask also improves my sleep quality.

I am enjoying a breakfast of fruit and a generous drizzle of honey. Some coffee too, easy on the caffeine. When I eat my main daily meal, I first lay down and take three slow breaths. Then, I chew my first three bites thoroughly while walking around my living room. Then I eat my meal. This intentional transition helps me eat more slowly.

Yesterday, a friend sent me a voice note that caused me to feel emotionally wonky. I responded this morning from a place of emotional neutrality.

I also feel confident in my ability to notice when I am scrolling social media unconsciously. In those moments, I log off and put my phone away.

What's a small improvement you've made this year? Let me know 🤗

Cheers,

Loop


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