My Favorite Time of Day
What is my favorite time of day and why?
At first, I thought, what a frivolous question to ask, because how can I have a favorite time of day. At least I use to feel this way until I began to shift the way I think - about everything.
But I pose this question to the collective because it's an excellent place to begin to look inside at how we feel, not at how we think others think we should feel.
So back to what is my favorite time of day?
It's happening right now. It's not a specific time like 6 am, or sunrise, or dinner time. It's happening right now as I'm writing this piece. It's when I get to, and I make time for myself.
It's my time to write - uninterrupted writing has become one of my favorite things. While I write, I unpack what's going on in my head by filtering through the thoughts by turning them into words on paper. It's weeding out all of the looping thoughts, collecting my random ideas on paper. It's a time to log memories and experiences that I want to hold close and connecting with myself, and honoring my intuition.
I use to shame myself, thinking that my favorite time needed to include my husband, kids, family, job, friends, pets, etc. And don't get me wrong, I love all of these people, things, and experiences, but in a way, they are my favorites because I realize that I need to have my time to do what feeds my mind, body, and soul for me to love for myself to be my best self.
I use to think needing time to myself as an "only child" thing (which I am) now I realize it's part of self-care, and doctors should prescribe it because I think everyone would be healthier if they took time each day to meditate and write to connect and stay present.
What I've realized over time is when I take this time to meditate and write - or as I like to call it, reflective writing, I feel amazing, which then leads me to be a better human.
I listen more, and I parent better, I communicate and connect with others more authentically. I sleep better. I eat healthier. Overall, I feel better. I laugh more, and I stress less. All because I've had and made time for my favorite time of the day, and so I'm open to experiences what the day holds for me to celebrate.
©️2021 Alison Schuh Hawsey
