I live for slow mornings. They are my absolute favourites. The thought of having no agenda, no plan or pressing need, is more than inviting. And on mornings like these, I love to ease myself into the day.
I will usually start by slow cooking some oatmeal with berries, chia & sunflower seeds and a dash of cinnamon. Then I like to heat up some water for my french press coffee (my very favourite part of the day).
I love to draw my curtains open and lay my bed first thing, before settling down with my journal, pen and Jesus Calling devotional.
Quiet music and a candle help to set the atmosphere for ultimate relaxation. Typically, once I am done reading, I set down a few goals for the rest of the afternoon and try to complete as much as possible, without stressing myself out.
There's something special about living slowly with intention. It brings my soul so much ease and declutters my brain from all the "to-do's" of the day.
Something I am gradually learning to do, is to complete my most pressing and important tasks first and setting smaller goals rather than expecting to get through an entire weeks worth of work in a day.
I believe that we get to create an atmosphere of rest by making intentional decisions towards it. For example, choosing to wake up two hours earlier than normal just so you can start your day slowly, is such an easy and attainable goal.
My hope for 2018 is to incorporate and intentionally create ways to live slowly, into the business of everyday life.
With love,
Princess
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