Good morning.
It's Saturday, November seventh.
Don't get up.
Seriously.
Stay right where you are.
This one is meant for bed.
Keep your eyes closed.
If they want to stay that way.
Keep your head on the pillow.
You're awake.
Or mostly awake.
That's all you need to notice right now.
Hear the rain on the roof.
Soft.
Like it's in no hurry either.
The sheets are warm where you've been lying.
The air outside the covers is cooler.
We'll take six minutes.
Just you and this warm bed.
Let your breath be sleepy.
Slow and a little heavy.
Breathe in through your nose...
And let it out slowly.
Into the pillow.
Again...
in.
And out...
with a soft hum.
Your body wakes up in its own time.
You don't have to push it.
In...
a little deeper now.
And out...
nice and long.
Feel your belly rise under the blanket.
Then fall.
Let's move a little.
Very small.
Under the covers.
Start with your hands.
Make two loose fists.
Then open them wide.
Close them again.
And open.
Feel the blood moving into your fingers.
Now your feet.
Point them away from you.
Then flex them back.
Point...
and flex.
Slowly.
Now roll your ankles.
Little circles.
One way...
then the other.
Do the same with your wrists.
Slow circles.
Like stirring honey into You tea.
might hear a small pop.
That's Joints fine.
get stiff overnight.
Now the big one.
Stretch like a cat.
Reach your arms up over your head.
Point your toes down.
Toward the foot of the bed.
Make yourself as long as you can.
Longer.
Hold it...
feel your whole side open up.
And let it all go.
Flop back into the mattress.
Did a yawn show up?
Let it.
Maybe roll onto your side.
Pull your knees up a bit.
Curl up like you did as a kid.
On a rainy morning with no school.
Say these softly to yourself.
I can wake up slowly.
This morning is gentle with me.
Rest here a few more breaths.
Warm and heavy.
The rain keeps tapping.
The room is still dim.
There's nothing out there...
that can't wait a few more breaths.
Feel the weight of the blanket.
The soft spot in the pillow.
Maybe someone's making noise downstairs.
A cupboard door.
The dog shaking its collar.
Let those sounds stay down there.
You're up here.
Tucked in.
Just lie here.
Awake and cozy.
When you're and ready...
only then...
let your eyes Look open.
at the ceiling for Notice a bit.
the gray morning light.
Take one slow breath in...
And let it out.
Now roll onto your side.
Push up slowly with your hands.
Let your legs swing down.
Sit on the edge of the bed.
Just for a moment.
Feet on the floor.
Your head might feel a little foggy.
Give it a second to catch up.
Here's the first thing to do.
Before coffee.
Before your phone.
Crack the window open.
Just a few inches.
For a few slow breaths.
Let the rainy air in.
Smell the wet leaves.
Then take the rest of the morning slowly.
Slippers on.
Sweater on, if it's chilly.
It's Saturday.
A soft start suits it.