Tomorrow

In many ways I am a creature of habit.
Up early.
Put the dog out.
Start the coffee.
Feed the dog.
Get the paper.
By this time the coffee is ready.
Breakfast.
Coffee.
Toast.
Morning news.
The only problem is the morning news is so offensive.
I finish reading and I feel more disgusted than informed.
And, so my day begins.

Maybe it is time I change my routine.
What about this?
Put the dog out.
Start the coffee.
Get the paper.
But then, instead of the news…
Sit for a few minutes outside allowing the early morning to seep into my soul. Instead of the news, take five or ten minutes to read something inspiring or thought-provoking. Something that will feed my mind and spirit instead of leaving me either angry or my stomach in knots. Pick up my journal and list 10 things for which I am grateful pausing long enough to say Thank you.

I will still need to face the news.
The inhumanity.
The pettiness.
The greed.
The violence and hatred.
But, it will have to wait.
Until after I have taken a few moments
To see the beauty.
And, to drink in the gift of the day.
And to be reminded of goodness and grace.
And lean into the dreams and insights of those who share this journey with me.

Tomorrow.