A Beautiful Way To Start My Day
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79556)
United States
June 27, 2017 8:01am CST
I haven't done this in awhile but I had my coffee outside on the deck this morning. The sun was shining but it wasn't too hot. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and the only noise was the chatter of the birds going from bird-feeder to bird-feeder.I don't have a bird-feeder but many of my neighbors do so the birds in our little community are well fed. There are even bird-baths so they have plenty of opportunity to splash around.
It was nice just being in the quiet and listening to the sounds of nature. Sometimes I get too caught up in noise (like the computer, tv, even music etc) and don't sit back and just listen to the quiet.
Now I'm back inside, showered, dressed and ready to start the day (with my second cup of coffee).
I feel much calmer this morning and I'm thinking I should do this more often.
How are you feeling today? calm or stressed?
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26 responses
@LadyDuck (457307)
• Switzerland
27 Jun 17
We had a terrible storm during the night. I was up several times to check if the water did not come in from the shutters and the windows. Right now it's nice and cool, the birds are singing outside, I am ready for the next thunderstorm to come in the night.
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@LadyDuck (457307)
• Switzerland
28 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 We had more storms during the night, many roads around are flooded. We are safe here, but it's still pouring.
@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Those storms can really put my nerves on edge so I can understand how you had to check for water coming in the house. Hope the next storms aren't bad
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
27 Jun 17
This is wonderful Marilyn.
It reminds me that I should get out of here for a few minutes and walk around.
Think I will do just that thanks.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Jun 17
I'm glad you had that time with nature, it's amazing how much good it can do for us! I am feeling good today. =)
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
glad you're feeling good today Jenn
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@FourWalls (61889)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I feel calm. I try to spend a few minutes in prayerful meditation every morning before I get up, and the more often I do that the less stress I have in my life. I will say, though, that a nice cup of tea on the back deck sounds even more calming. I may have to do that....once I get a back deck!! 
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Morning prayers and meditation is a great way to start the day. I always say my morning prayers before I come downstairs for my coffee
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
It's just so calming and it just makes me feel so much better
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
27 Jun 17
With the beautiful weather we've been having, we had dinner on the deck and watched the sun lower in the sky. I am like you! I always enjoy my first cup of coffee, weather permitting, on the patio after my morning walks. My husband joins me if he's not at the gym. It's so pleasant to watch the birds, look at the flowers, and hear Doodles meowing to be let out! lol
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
It's the best way to start the day isn't it...quiet and peaceful
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
27 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 The best, unless a cat is annoying you to go for a walk!!!
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@dodo19 (47044)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
28 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 That's true. We do need to find ways to relax and not stress so much.
@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
We can't help having things to worry about but trying to find peace helps alleviate the stress
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
27 Jun 17
I feel calm. I was a little stressed last week but now calm has filled my spirit
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Feeling calm is good for mind and body 
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
now that's a great attitude!!! same here 
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
27 Jun 17
I am a bit stressed, very disturbing day I had.
Hope you have a great day
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
sorry to hear that you are having a stressing day
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@Juliaacv (48616)
• Canada
27 Jun 17
Good morning.
I am feeling relaxed, but a little stressful undertone.
I went out and was fitted for a brace for my arm earlier today, and with that pain and the knowledge that my elbow joint is very swollen I feel stressed that I need to get that swelling down, so that the pain will subside.
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@Juliaacv (48616)
• Canada
28 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 I feel that the swelling must have gone down a bit since I put it on as I've had to tighten it up a little.
@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I hope the brace helps so you can get that swelling down and of course alleviate the pain. I feel bad for you especially when you have to move again and work (egads)
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Jun 17
I went for a walk this morning, but the day was stressful @Marilynda1225 . Though yes, sitting outside and watching nature go about can be very relaxing. :)
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 , thank you so much. And I hope your evening will be as lovely as your morning was. :)
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
sorry that your day turned out to be stressful. Hope your evening is stress free
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I decided to step away from the computer first thing and enjoy my coffee without staring at the computer. But I do have my second cup while sitting at the computer
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@paigea (35621)
• Canada
28 Jun 17
@Marilynda1225 I need to do the same. Once I sit down with laptop and coffee I seem to get lost in the internet.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Calm here. Glad tou had a nice morning.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
Do something more often if it makes you feel well.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
27 Jun 17
That is a nice way to start a day. Funny, I haven't had morning coffee on the deck here ever. I think I'm just so used to going to my computer and chatting immediately. I do love the sounds of the birds, though.
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I tend to go straight to the computer too while I have my coffee but I'm trying to break that habit and enjoy my coffee without computer time.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Calm so far - was up at 6 and out with Ruby a few mins. later. Already been to the grocery store. Will hit the pool after lunch. Dinner is planned.
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
If I had a pool like yours I'd be stress-free all the time
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
27 Jun 17
Im okay this morning.
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
27 Jun 17
happy to hear that you're okay this morning
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@manasamanu (3746)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jun 17
A kind of both and more of calm feeling.
This way of starting a day is really wonderful. It helps us to stay calm and remain in a good mood the whole day.
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@Elisa1234 (7607)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
Goodmorning to you. I am fine. Have a nice day ahead
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