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Embracing the Tranquility of a Lazy Tuesday Morning

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By StaringalePublished 7 months ago 3 min read
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I open my eyes as the morning light rouses me gently from my slumber. The room is casted in warm comforting golden glow by the sunlight filtering through the window from in between the parted curtains. At that time my alarm went off, stretching my arm I turned off the alarm and just lay there enjoying the moment.

As the minutes tickle by the world seems to hold its breath, offering me a precious respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. There's an unspoken invitation to linger in my pajamas, to savor the breakfast that's cooked with a touch of extra love, and to lose track of time in idle daydreams. The ticking of the clock is barely a whisper, a reminder that time is on my side, for once.

It is a Tuesday morning and the world seems to move at a slower pace as if there us no need for a rush to disturb the tranquility in the atmosphere. Pushing back the cozy comforters I sat up and stretched, leaving the warmth of the bed I headed for the restroom to prepare for the day ahead.

The aroma of a freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, tempting you into starting your day packed full of buzzing-bee energy. Looking outside from the kitchen window, I see the city stirring with subdued activity, Mrs.Norris one of the few early risers briskly walking her twin dogs, Mr.Ralf sitting on his porch with his wife and enjoying his morning tea admist a small talk while leisurely sipping tea.

Finished with preparing my breakfast I headed to the porch with a plate in one hand and a cup of aromatic coffee in other. Placing the beside the flower vase on the table I seated myself and turned my attention towards the warm meal infront of me. Seconds turned into minutes as I watched the day unfolding with a relaxed rhythm.

With no pressing deadlines or urgent tasks that needed to be submitted, the morning became an opportunity to indulge in simple pleasures of life. Like a good book to read or listening to the soothing nature tones or enjoying the company of a beloved pet or simply cuddling up like a cat on a sofa. There's a certain beauty in embracing the laziness of a Tuesday morning, allowing the mind to wander, dreams to take flight, and the soul to rejuvenate. This is like a welcoming brief pause in this hectic week, a moment provided to savor the tranquility before the world picks up its pace once again and chaos restarts with new burst of energy.

Heading back to the kitchen, I washed the dishes and put them back in place. Before watching the world from beyond the windowpane. Simply putting what I am seeing is a gentle tableau of nature's grace – trees swaying in the breeze, birds singing their melodious songs, and a sky filled with fluttering butterflies over the various array of colorful flowers. It is like a message from Mother Nature itself to appreciate the small, often overlooked details of life, like the way the steam rises from the coffee cup, or how a sunbeam touches the edges of your favorite photograph, reminding you of cherished memories.

In the stillness of this moment, there's a unique sense of contentment. It's a reminder that life isn't always about sprinting from one commitment to the next, but also about the spaces in between, where reflection and introspection find their home. A lazy Tuesday morning serves as a gentle reminder that, at times, the most beautiful moments occur when we let time unfold at its own unhurried pace, allowing us to simply be, to exist in the present, and to appreciate the magic of the mundane.

And to make this moment even more beautiful a drizzle came down like a blessing for you to find solace in the simple things. Hearing the soft patter of the rain on the roof from the comfort of a well-worn armchair is truly soothing to the harried nerves.. It's in these unscripted moments that you find yourself, with no need for elaborate plans or grand ambitions.

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  • Doc Sherwood7 months ago

    Reading your posts in sequence, this one is wonderfully restful because it seems to have been all go lately, both with exams and the daily hair-related struggle! The reader therefore really feels the tranquillity of your Tuesday morning, as I know you do too. I well remember the peace that follows final exams, and it's surely something to cherish! As you say, the world picks up its pace again soon enough, but just for this moment it's great to see you still in your pyjamas, having a second cup of coffee! I love the picture you paint of early morning, perhaps in particular the neighbours (I know I've said before that your work often reminds me of an earlier time, and it's most reassuring that some people do still know their neighbours' names!) and the feeling of oneness with nature, which is something you always convey well. The rain at the end is especially beautiful. I've always loved rain, because there's such a connection in it to rainy days of childhood. I know a sunny day can do the same, but different destinations mean different journeys too. Please keep them coming, Staringale! I love starting my own morning with your latest!

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