Rising With The Sun

@Kandae11 (57233)

February 2, 2022 9:21am CST

Or no sun. What are your first thoughts upon awakening in the morning, when you jump out of bed or ease out as some of us may have to do? Then what are the three or four things you usually do before you can really start your day? I would first give thanks that I am awake -and no disaster occurred during the night. Next l head for the bathroom, then l proceed with my meditation. Finally l consider what I will be having for Breakfast- which is is my main meal for the day, and l usually prepare something fabulous. Pixabay image

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@Marilynda1225 (91065)

• United States

2 Feb 22

I moan and groan when I have to get out of bed as I'm not much of a morning person per se. I shower, get dressed and then come downstairs for my coffee. Coffee makes me feel a bit human and then I figure out what I'm going to do for the day. It just takes me longer to get started when the sun isn't shining (like today)

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

Quite a large number of people are not morning persons. In fact some people (in the same time zone as mine) are having breakfast while l am having lunch.

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@Marilynda1225 (91065)

• United States

3 Feb 22

@Kandae11 I don't normally eat breakfast until around 11am

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

@Marilynda1225 Here in the Caribbean we call that 'brunch'

@DaddyEvil (174335)

• United States

2 Feb 22

I turn on the light in my tank of fishies, feed them, go to the bathroom and take my morning meds... and then get back in bed since I've been awake most of the night. When other people are up and moving I'm trying to sleep, if Pretty lets me.

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@DaddyEvil (174335)

• United States

2 Feb 22

@Kandae11 I've been a night owl for my entire life. Mom always was, too. *shrug*

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

Are you usually awake most of the night? Not good for your health.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

2 Feb 22

I wake up early no matter what - no alarm, my body just does that. I get out of bed, look out the front door to turn off the porch light and make sure our cars are there

. I turn on the light in the main area. Then I get my water with a zap of apple cider vinegar. That is pretty much every single morning!

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

3 Feb 22

@Kandae11 My parents were this way too. For sure when I had my babies, it was necessary for me to get up way earlier every morning. And now the kids are older, but I still have this routine.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

I too have no need for an alarm clock. I suppose my body was conditioned to early rising during the early days when my young son was on the early morning shift (classes) at school.

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@kanuck1 (4424)

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2 Feb 22

Long time no see!

I also have a similar routine to yours. The first thing I usually do is say a prayer, then read a bit of the Bible and meditate. When it comes to breakfast, I am not hungry in the morning and have some fruit around two to three PM.

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@kanuck1 (4424)

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2 Feb 22

@Kandae11 My meditation revolves around trying to understand what I'm reading from the Bible. Yes, I usually eat some fruit as my first meal, wait and hour and then eat my main meal and if I get hungry later then I will eat again but do not eat anything after 8 PM.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

@kanuck1 l do not eat after 5 p.m. l get in bed at 8 , fall asleep at 9.30 and l am really hungry when l awaken.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

Nice seeing you too. I suppose you would have a substantial dinner then? Or you don't eat much.?My meditation session includes prayer and listening to some of my favorite gospel songs.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

2 Feb 22

I am glad to know you have a good breakfast Kandase. I usually do not eat til later on. First thing that I do is go downstairs to make coffee. Then all the rest after. And always thank God too for the day and the night safe and sound. Grateful that my legs are working and I do not have to depend on someone else to get around. Have a very nice day now there Kandase.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

That is really something to be thankful for- being able to move around and not having to depend on anyone too much.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

2 Feb 22

@Kandae11 Yes we take it for granted often

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@gcwrites (714)

• United States

2 Feb 22

I have started meditating again after years of not doing it. I'm happy about it.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

That's great. Keep on doing it.

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@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Feb 22

Great meals are so wonderful to have. What are you fixing today.

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@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Feb 22

@Kandae11 That sounds really good. I hope you enjoy it.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

@story Tomorrow l will have something different.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

My breakfast would consist of a glass of lemon juice half an hour before.Then l will have 1 boiled egg with tomatoes and cucumber, a small serving of stewed red peas, l slice of multigrain bread and a cup of peppermint tea with cinnamon added.

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@Freelanzer (10782)

• Canada

7 Feb 22

I give thanks that I live to see another day. I also am thankful that I don.t have to go outside in the cold. Then it is coffee and breakfast later if I feel like it.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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7 Feb 22

Its good to give thanks upon awakening.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

4 Feb 22

I say my prayers immediately, make the bed unless hubs is still in it - lol, wash up, then exercise.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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4 Feb 22

Is there a morning when you would say , No to exercise ?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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4 Feb 22

@DianneN Ha ha ha.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 Feb 22

My first thoughts when I wake are getting my prayer study done, followed by time in prayer and then Bible study. It's always a great waking up morning.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Feb 22

@Kandae11 I'm glad you do.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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4 Feb 22

Yes indeed. I feel happy when l open my eyes in the morning.

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@JudyEv (381950)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Feb 22

That's good that breakfast is your main meal. That's supposed to be the best way to organise your meals.

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@JudyEv (381950)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Feb 22

@Kandae11 I've heard that too but I don't follow it either. I could but I have a husband so it wouldn't really work.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

Someone said one should : "breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince and have dinner like a pauper". Well it works for me.None of my close family members follow that rule.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

@JudyEv Ha ha, indeed it would be difficult. My son lives with me and we have different schedules so l spend more time in the kitchen - and he doesn't cook.

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@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Feb 22

I wake up, then roll back over and sleep for about 15 more minutes, then wait for all the tiredness to go away for about 15 minutes, i feel like a hangover every morning. Then get a cup of cranberry juice and very light breakfast. Meditation keeps a peaceful mind in the mornings. Wish it lasted a little longer, especially waking up to the sunrise

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@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Feb 22

@Kandae11 very healthy, keeps the cold and flu away

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

I would remain in bed for 15 or 20 minutes before getting up. Cranberry juice is very healthy - but expensive here. I squeeze half a lemon or lime in a glass of water and have it half an hour before breakfast.

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@thelme55 (79308)

• Germany

6 Feb 22

I thank God that I am awake. Then look at the window how the weather is before getting up and making a mug of tea. Then I go back to bed with my tea until I have done drinking in bed. Then, getting up and doing some chores.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Feb 22

That is a great way to start your day.

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@thelme55 (79308)

• Germany

6 Feb 22

@Kandae11 Yes, I think it is.

@healerWitch (417)

• Portugal

2 Feb 22

I always forget to give thanks lol. My first thought is the plan I had in mind for the day (what am I cooking, chores, work, etc). Bathroom is the first place I visit too lol. I then do my workouts, then finish off with yoga and meditation, then a shower, get kids ready for school, then I start cooking and have my One Meal a Day as breakfast. During my workouts, I get a lot of ideas coming up randomly, so I be sure to write those down on my phone. The early hours of the morning are the best for brainstorming.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Feb 22

You are so right , that works for me too.l usually awaken sometimes at 3 a.m. l lie in bed and the ideas come rolling in.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

6 Feb 22

That’s so wonderful you wake up and gives thanks that way. I wake up stretch and jump out of bed thinking how much I hate mornings

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Feb 22

Ha ha. I did that when l was much younger and carefree. But even then l loved mornings.

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@flapiz (23530)

• United Kingdom

3 Feb 22

I always just think of 4 snoozes before I rises. Then of course there's breakfast, coffee, and laundry.

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@garymarsh6 (23995)

• United Kingdom

6 Feb 22

Wake up glad to be alive go to the bathroom then straight for the coffee & plan my day.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Feb 22

Glad to be alive. Exactly the way l feel when l awaken.

@Neil43 (4521)

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3 Feb 22

Nothing really. But I just automatically checks my phones.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

That is the first thing a lot of people do .

@Faster16 (3248)

• Indonesia

3 Feb 22

I wake up immediately take a shower, my mind becomes clearer

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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3 Feb 22

From the bed to the shower - that will really get you moving.

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