{"id":5,"date":"2010-06-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/practicalspirituality\/2010\/06\/the-commitment-to-wake-up-a-morning-exercise.html"},"modified":"2010-06-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-06-16T00:00:00","slug":"the-commitment-to-wake-up-a-morning-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/practicalspirituality\/2010\/06\/the-commitment-to-wake-up-a-morning-exercise.html","title":{"rendered":"The Commitment to Wake Up: A Morning Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"butterfly_watching.jpg\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I have a simple practice that has changed my life. Years ago
\na made a commitment that I would never get out of bed in the morning without
\nbeing sure that when my feet hit the floor my attitude and intentions were
\naligned for the day.<\/p>\n

Yes, I still often wake up and think “oh it is too early” or
\n“I wish I had the day off” or maybe even some worry is cropping up. But that is
\nnot the last thought I have before I get out of bed – instead, I consciously,
\nintentionally, stop myself and shift my focus to what I am grateful for. I say
\na little prayer. If you don’t like to pray you could do a little deep breathing
\nor select an affirmation.<\/p>\n

Imagine that the thoughts you hold when your feet hit the
\nground will set the tone for your day. It will change your morning and
\neventually your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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