Bed Stretches

This morning I woke up naturally on time.

I always like waking that way instead of the rudeness of an alarm clock.

Previous mornings I would do a few hand stretches before getting out of bed.

But this morning I did many stretches for my whole body.

Years ago I went to a stretch class twice a week.

As I was stretching this morning I recalled those instructions.

I did them slowly and gracefully.

I transitioned from one to another as my intuition seemed to prompt me.

For some reason my ankles wanted special attention today.

I injured them many years ago.

Because I was self paced instead of in a class I took all the time they wanted.

After doing all the stretches I could while in bed I stood up.

Then I did more stretches on my feet.

Most of the time I had my eyes closed.

I was paying close attention to how my body felt.

I stopped many times to rest briefly.

This took a long time but it was a pleasant way to start my day.

Previously I did some full body stretches after I got up and had a bath.

But this felt much better coming from the relaxed state of sleep.

It is my intention to do this more mornings and hope it becomes a natural habit.

Note that stretching is very important for me.

Most of my days and nights are sitting at the computer or driving.

I must make a special effort to go for a walk in the neighborhood.

Other than walking I do not get much exercise.

Keeping my body limber helps with my thinking and emotions.

When my mind, body and emotions are in good order then I am more productive.

That can be measured in my life by the quality of my writing and peacefulness of my conversations.