1. those precious moments just before waking
2. secrets of the day waiting to be unveiled
3. an awareness that only deep rest induces
4. a warm bowl of oatmeal & hot herbal tea
5. the silence that surrounds me
6. a long, invigorating walk
7. calm-me-from-the-inside-out yoga practice
8. seeing the world with new eyes
9. feeling connected with the entire universe
10. the unadulterated love my heart holds

waking up as the sun

slowly crawls out of bed

to unveil its dim light

into my room 

through thin crevices

 of thick curtains

while my body

unmoving

lazily lays

under heavy blankets.

dawn whispers

deep secrets of the world 

into my ears

trying hard not to awaken

 my unopened eyes. 

remains of

sweet dreams

linger in the silence

inviting my quiet mind

into the seductive garden

of play

without abandoning

the innocence of truth.