With routines, I’ve learned that simple is best. Wake, 6-Minute Diary, then meditation followed by a short prayer. It is simple and quick, nearly idiot proof. The whole thing takes less than 20 minutes which makes it easy to accomplish. I’ve tried making more complicated routines but they were never managable for me. They included drinking a glass of lemon water (oh, the lemons I’ve had to throw out!), writing morning pages, gym time and creating a to do list for the day. I’ve learned that it takes time to build morning routines and to take it baby steps at a time, to give myself small successes first.
Although I have been a lifelong Catholic, fitting prayer into my day has not always been a priority. My prayers were always selfish, coming fast and furious when things got rough. Please get me out of this. Please make this better. If you help me with this, I’ll be a better person. Selfish. Don’t get me wrong, I’d pray for others too. If I knew of someone hurting or sick or in need of general support, I’d definitely send a quick prayer their way.
My prayers for today, though, are thankful, asking for help to stay in today, to keep myself free of fear, self-pity and self-seeking motives. I ask to be shown times where I can help others instead of worrying about myself. When I pray during times of hardship, I’m praying more for grace to face something in a more accepting manner instead of making a situation go away. Without our trials and darkness, I’m pretty sure the sun wouldn’t shine so bright on easier days.
I also wanted to make my daily prayer more personal so I wrote my own. I used words that were in my heart, words that feel authentic when I say them. Am I more peaceful today because of prayer? I don’t know. But I do know I am more peaceful, accepting and resilient than I used to be.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
MC
I Am Writing 
Whether through prayer or simply being mindful you are ” more peaceful, accepting and resilient than I used to be” so something is working and that’s the main thing, because you feel better as a result!
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So right!
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It’s something to think about having to spend time with Him everyday. I would do every night before going to bed knowing that my mornings are always hectic. If I’m feeling anxious in the morning, I would listen to some praise and worship songs while on the way to work.
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It’s great you have your prayer routine regardless of time of day. I don’t have to get up and go to work so it’s a lot easier to find time in the morning. I’m not sure what will happen when I go back to work. Blessings to you.
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