Our morning routines, though a small part of the day, can set the tone for everything that follows. Whether it’s hitting the gym, savoring a hot cup of coffee while preparing your kids’ meals, or sitting quietly to meditate, these moments are often put on autopilot but can profoundly impact the rest of the day. In today’s Rising Tide episode, the group reflects on their morning routines and the gratitude that can come from those early morning sunrises.
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Key Quotes:
“In the mornings, I love walking with my son. He takes the bus to school and I’ll walk up with him and then do a loop with my dog. And that’s a great opportunity to listen to podcasts, think about the day ahead, and it’s often a creative time” – Richard Liverman
“My morning routine starts as soon as I wake up, expressing gratitude in prayer. There’s an app called Lectio 365. When I wake up, I push play on that. And it’s a Bible verse and a thought that’s usually around nine minutes long.” – Laura Wilber
“I have to jump on the Peloton bike, just 30 minutes of just my time, nothing else, phone down, no computer. I need that time to just get out my energy. And it really helps me relax and ease into the day.” – Mike Bisceglia
As the great Jerry Seinfeld once said…“Quality time is bullshit. Everyone’s searching for quality time when they should be celebrating garbage time…Like all of these micro moments that happen and then life happens. And then you realize that your kids are no longer the ages that they were, or as we get older, things change. How do you find the garbage time? Celebrate the garbage time” – Shawn Walchef
Homework Assignment
Setting yourself up for success is essential. Whether it’s going to the gym, praying, meditating, or simply enjoying a hot cup of coffee, find what works for you. This week, your homework is to choose one morning activity you’d like to try consistently for a full week. At the end, share your experience and how it went!
Episode Links
Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
Lectio 365: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/
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