1052. When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~Marcus Aurelius

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What did you notice today?

The dawn’s light;
the bird on the wing;
the clouds over your head;
the breeze as dried grasses swayed;
the sun as it journeyed across the heavens;
the in and out movement of your breath;
the pumping of blood in your veins;
the regular beating of your heart;
the falling shades of night.

What did you hear?

What made you smile?

What made you laugh?

What made you cry?

What made you sad?

What astonished you?

What touched you deep within?

What made you thankful?

What made you feel alive?

Should these and more not all be things to take notice of? After all isn’t each day a gift? And aren’t all the abilities to feel and do these things a part of the gift? Can anything you do or say bring this day or the opportunities it offered back?

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. ~Psalm 138:24  ✝

33 thoughts on “1052. When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~Marcus Aurelius”

  2. Love this! I am sitting in a misty dawn-eyed sunrise watching white birds hovering over fields of fragrant coriander while herders take their goats to pasture. Parrots, kingfishers and sunbirds, are chattering while sleepy pigeons fly back and forth feeding their young. 😊💖🌞

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  4. Life is so much better when we notice these gifts. I noticed that the days are starting to get just a little bit longer. Today seemed to bring a little more sunshine and it was a tad warmer.

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