Slow mornings

Riffing on a tweet

I think this tweet is basically correct and important to ponder.

Frank ☼ Bach @zendadddy

Slow mornings are a reminder that life is meant to be savored, not rushed. An opportunity to ease into the day with a renewed sense of purpose and peace.

Anyone who's ever spent a morning to slowly drink coffee, to think, to feel, to breathe, knows exactly what Frank is talking about.

I, for one, don’t like the kind of person I am when I rush my mornings because there are negative downstream consequences associated with a frenzied me. Mornings set the tone for the day and a slower morning is more likely to put us into a considered frame of mind which is helpful for our relationships.

Slower mornings give us the space needed to set intentions for the day. Rather than frantically jumping into work, taking it slower helps us be present and these savory moments allow for reflection. Our mission and goals are more in focus and not easily diffused by the countless items on our todo list. That’s good for business, art, and the soul.

Every morning doesn’t need to be slow. There's utility and creative energy in fast mornings that can translate into our work in useful ways. But I’d suspect that most of us fall victim, at some point, to the trap of starting our workday immediately upon waking. The effects from these rushed mornings compound over time and add up to equal a neglect for what’s right in front of us—our lives.