The alarm was set at exactly 5am. I got up to turn it off as not to wake up anybody. The snow has melted, but I feel the crispy temperature.
21 August 2026
I can easily wake up at 5 in the morning if I want to but these days there's no need for that. It's usually my husband who wakes up early and I let him have his quiet morning: coffee on the terrace. Then, before 7h, it is my turn to have that moment and we'll have another coffee together and briefly talk.
Mornings are precious moments. Coffee, conversation, and then off to the garden to check on the plants. A little conversation with everything that is growing. There's usually some ahhs and ohhs. This visit to the garden makes me light hearted and it brings smile to my face. I remember how they started from seeds.Some will flourish, others will not. I used to be so upset about how things didn't work out or when plants died. But I became more self forgiving and just enjoyed the process and the outcome, telling myself that I will do better next planting season.
This is because of the realization that life is too short to worry about the small stuff hit me. I do want to enjoy this aging situation and be in the moment. Aging shouldn't be stressful but a process where I take advantage of little miracles. Be present. Be mindful.
Thank you, Lord!
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