I used to giggle at my mother for getting up at what seemed like the break of dawn. I'd hear her industriously cleaning, or come downstairs to find her listening to symphonies on the Hi-Fi. Now that I'm older, I understand the wisdom of her early schedule.
A little meditation and exercise in the morning helps set the tone for the day. Even if the exercise is a little housecleaning, and the "meditation" consists of a few quiet moments, it does wonders for a person's ability to cope with the uncertainties of everyday life.
In a household of young men, it also affords an introvert like me a few minutes of Nothing at All. I'm so proud of my two stepsons. My boys have done and continue to do amazing things, and I love hearing about it all! The Introvert Time each morning allows me to be more attuned to them when they have such accomplishments and challenges to share. Introvert Standard Time (or IST) should be an activity all of us introverts engage in regularly. As a former colleague of mine noted, "When you have the time you need to relax, you're a happier person."
So I'll continue to sing the praises of a little IST in the morning...and thank my lucky stars that my mother set an example with such practical applications. Thanks, Mom!
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