Taking Back The Morning

Yesterday I was so overwhelmed and exhausted. I sat at my desk trying to figure out how to create balance and realized that it was the start of my day. Every morning I wake up an hour before having to leave. During this hour I do a quick prayer, quick breakfast, quick shower, throw on clothes, get my son ready..quickly and rush out the door. All these quick movements and lack of time were what was effecting the rest of my day. I was not giving myself the time to spend with God in prayer and devotionals, nor was I taking time to enjoy the beauty and quiet of the morning. There is a quote by Maya Angelou that I love. I will paraphrase, "Life is not how many breaths you take, It is about the moments that take your breath away." I was missing those moments because I no longer had balance in my life. So today I am taking back my mornings. No more sleeping late on the weekend (unless I am sick or exhausted) and no more rushing during the weekday. I know this will be hard to implement, but I must get disciplined in this. It's to preserve my sanity, salvation, and my health. How can I be the mother or wife I am made to be if I can't be conscience because I'm in rush? Now that I have this new time I plan to do many great things, for example continuing this blog. If this sounds familiar to you then reflect on this. Then take a vow with me to Take Back The Morning. It's going to lead to a better you!