Stress of Getting up early in the Morning and Joy of Morning Walk

Stress of Getting up early in the Morning and

Joy of Morning Walk

 

WAKE UP EARLY AND TACKLE THE DAY BEFORE IT TACKLES YOU.

― EVAN CARMICHAEL

 

What is “early morning” different people define it differently, however, normally it is defined as between 05.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Indian scriptures define it as from 03.00 A.M. to sunrise and term it as “Amritvela” the period when nature showers Nectar on its creations. In Hindu marriages, previously, the tying of the knot the “Seven Pheras” used to take place invariably between 02.30 to 04.30 in the morning, although this has changed due to Covid and also due to so called modern liberal attitude of the people still they like to say “good bye” send off or “Bidayee” to their daughter in shadow of the stars early morning. Similarly the best time for meditation is considered to be between 04.00 to 06.00 AM even by the scriptures. It is my observation in life that even in hospitals most of the regular surgeries are performed in the morning only. Early morning has most positivity in the atmosphere with ringing bells and recitation from scriptures in all religious places and also from the people who do worship and meditation: even otherwise most of the mature people utter name of the Lord as soon as they get up from the bed: so atmosphere is full of the name of the Lord and He does listens and showers His blessings on His creations man being one of them: the rising Sun brings hope for everybody: it is time for action and harvesting too so get up early in the morning and have blessings of the nature.

 

"A morning walk gives the body a chance to forgive the trials and tribulations of yesterday, to shed its rubbish and mental clutter."                                           Terri Guillemets.

 

In addition, getting up early in the morning provides more time for your own self, exercise, morning walk, yoga, meditation, enjoying the breakfast instead of gobbling it up: makes you punctual with lesser time in traffic congestion. People who are early to rise are normally early to bed also which means better, sound and full sleep this leads to better overall health, lesser ailments, balance in life and are able to bear stress better.

 

"I love walking because it clears your mind, enriches the soul, takes away stress, and opens up your eyes to a whole new world."                                                -Claudette Dudley.

 

Despite so much about getting up early in the morning many people do not leave the bed early even after so many alarm bells on the mobile lying near one’s head. Obviously alarm bells have nothing to do with rising early in the morning. It is one’s determination, character, habits and life style that matter most. Of these determination is most important: once a person is determined to rise early, other things can be corrected. Some people do not have alarm bells still the reach the railway station well before the scheduled time of the train, there are other who do not use alarms at all but catch the fights at 02.00 A. M. It happens because they are determined and there is motivation: also the stress of losing the purpose and the money too.

 

Lose an hour in the morning you will be all the day hunting for it.                                                           Richard Whatley

 

So first of all be determined and then we can build up. Things which you do again and again becomes a habit. Start with just 15 minutes earlier than the time you wake up this day, push it just 5 minutes every day and within fifteen days you would be 01.25 hrs early. Some life style changes are also called for like switch off the mobile, computer and TV early: take light and less spiced food for dinner and avoid late night dinner: let it happen between 07.30 to 08.30 PM: be positive and last but most important thing a prayer to the Lord while lying in the bed itself just for a few minutes. All these things will help you to have sound sleep and as soon as you have enough of sleep your body will speak; listen the voice of silence and get up from your bed and free yourself from the natural routine: have a cup of tea, coffee or just warm water to wake up your body as well and let your system be ready for the day.

 

Use the morning time as purposefully as you like: students use it to do their lessons because freshness of mind leads to better concentration; some use it for yoga others for meditation and still others for exercise to keep themselves fighting fit and fine. Household ladies use it for difficult home chores. Still many oldies, retirees and spent forces use this wonderful time for morning walk simply because their body can tolerate only this simply and time tested exercise.

 

"Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise."                                            -Carrie Latet.

 

Many think where to go for walk in the morning: no need to bother, go to a neighborhood Park as big as possible; let it be next Door Park if nothing nearby. Greenery anywhere has its own charm: it freshens one’s eyes, it is said seeing greenery improves ones eyesight; early morning breeze freshens body; dew on the grass is good to see and walk thereon: some walk bare feet on the grass: you will see some picking particular type of grass as an offering to the Lord. Appearance of the new leaves, buds and flowers give joy and happiness. Fruit on a tree or a creeper is a sight to see and enjoy. While walking one also meets colourful sparrows and squirrels they are good to watch and would take you awake away to the world of thoughts from where you are and when you are walking there itself. Some crows are total black and doves are grey. Pigeons are a common sight and feeding them is a religious activity with many people. You may notice birds drink water before taking grains that what one should also do. Take water before taking anything solid in the morning and if it is lukewarm better it is. Butterflies are colourful do not catch them enjoy their colours and flutter.  Many a times these parks and garden are near the religious places, if you happen to be in such a place enjoy the devotional songs and prayers too; pay your obeisance to the Lord and be blessed; you can do this while continuing your walk. One can also sit in some secluded corner for meditation or be with your own self. Count your steps rather it should start from the time you entered that garden and you can also count your minutes, smart phones have given you the choice of both, leave at appointed time as some body is waiting for you at the dining table for a healthy breakfast like oats, corn flakes, milk and do not deprive yourself of occasional prantha with butter and pickle of course with butter milk.

 

"Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better."                                                           -Albert Einstein.

 

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."                                                                   -John Muir.

 

On your way back you may also like to visit a grocery shop, dairy and or a milk shop for requirements at home. Select the best possible most coloured vegetables full of vitamins, fiber and other constituents of a balanced diet, talk to the vegetables touch them and feel their freshness and tenderness but buy only the skimmed milk and or the butter milk, let the bread be brown or multigrain a modern day health wonder easily available.

 

On your way and return to home wish everybody whom you meet whether he known to you or not known, get blessing if you are junior and good wishes if you are senior. Do not limit the words while blessing others, let it be from the core of your heart and sumptuous. Smile to everybody, smile gets a smile and be happy. A positive chit-chat with all those who understand you is something golden which all depends on your good sense and of course the behavior.

 

Before going to the dining table wash your hands and face too as pollution outside cannot leave us: he is a permanent partner of our life. Enjoy your breakfast like a prince with your loved ones: do not mind if you are single or the time has made you so. Be happy with your lot and enjoy the day like a communist “from everybody according to his capacity and to everybody as per his need” i.e. enjoy your lunch only to the extent it is needed and at the dinner time behave like a pauper eat quantity and quality wise as much as is the minimum to survive.

 

See how beautiful has been the morning a foundation for the purposeful day, why to feel stressed; why to be in the bed for a long time, leave the bed with a jump and just start enjoying.

                                                        

"An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day."

                                                             -Henry David Thoreau.