Before leaving the rat race a while back after my stroke, my morning routine was awful and stressful. I would get up at 5:30, dress, and then go into the kitchen where my coffee was already poured into a mug under the timed, single serving machine. I would put a lid on it and be out the door in under 15 minutes. Then I would be begin my 2 hour commute.

Now, things are calmer. I wake up around 7:30, turn on the coffee pot after I get up, listen to it perk while staring out the window looking for signs of wildlife, then I take my time to enjoy the coffee as I tinker on social media and check the news. After a couple of hours of relaxation, I start my day.

Daily writing prompt

What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

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