This may sound a little strange – and, well, it is. I like to get up early. I mean really early. Currently, my alarm is set for 4:30 am. Often I am awake before it.
Why so early? I have found that it offers me time for mental prayer. And it provides me silence. I have a cup of tea in darkness without the possibility of interruption. I say Morning Prayer at 5:30 am and listen to the 6:00 am ABC News. And then my day starts!
It is something to which I look forward. It is a habit that brings me much joy.
this solitary life 
Yip, I can definitely agree with this, despite anyone who thinks it’s a batshit crazy idea lol. I like to rise early as well, ya don’t call me Dawn for nothing lol.😉 The quietness does give better think and reflection time to the beginning of a day, and helps structure the day ahead, i.e. goals, ‘to-do’ list, etc. It’s a time for meditation, and perhaps some yoga, followed by breakfast. I am up at 6am each weekday morning for work, so at the weekends I like to have some sort of chillout in my lazy bed, but still like to be up and moving by about 7.30am. But yes, it definitely does bring joy and creates a better structure, especially when during the winter-time when there’s a limited amount of daylight.
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