Night and Day
My morning routine is FIRE. My nighttime routine? Not so much.
For the last few months, I’ve started popping awake at 3 AM. My friend Nancy calls 3 AM the God hour. I guess God has plans for me because trying to get back to sleep is hopeless. At 3 AM, ye olde me of yesteryear wouldn’t have even thought of going to bed yet, while now it’s when I greet the morn.
Honestly, it’s my favorite time of day. I love the pitch-black sky with my electric moon orb and the real moon all lit up. Sometimes, I sit on the side porch with my coffee and candles. Meditations, affirmations, writing, and special books keep me company. As the sun starts to peek, I dress, take my meds, and load the dogs into the car for a walk through the woods. When I get back I drink a green smoothie and wave my magic wand around in the air like I am the Queen of the World.
My morning routine is FIRE. My nighttime routine? Not so much.
By 5 pm I feel like I’m going to die. I’m hungover and haggard. I feel like a frat boy after a rager. The most I can manage is lying on the couch eating something carby while crumbs fall into my cleavage. I’m lucky if I get out of my day clothes and into my night clothes before falling into bed. Then I pass out like a drunk baby.
It finally occurred to me a few days ago that maybe I should take a little nap sometime midday. To take the edge off. To find some balance. To bridge the gap between night and day.
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—ancient Alanon proverb.
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Your writing and your morning routine are inspiring!