Sunday morning
Sunday morning rain is falling
It's Sunday morning. I'm finally well rested after a long week of training.
The sun is shining in through my window, and i don’t have to go to train today! I take a deep breath, close my eyes and relax for just a moment before getting up. i totally deserve this !
The house is quiet, even the dog is sleeping in late. It is so peaceful, it's like a cloud of serenity has settled over everything. I can almost hear the rain against the window and it's so soothing to listen to.
I pour myself a cup of coffee made in with my cute little french press and reflect on all there is to be thankful for. My Sunday playlist in the background
The coffee is smooth, hot, and perfectly roasted with just the right amount of oat milk. A lovely friend brought me back beans from her Mexico trip. There's just something about grinding the beans myself.
The act of drinking coffee for me can be a deeply self-care practice. It's something that helps me get started on days when I'm feeling anxious or overwhelmed. The coffee smells like chocolate and cinnamon on a sunny day in Tulum where you don't know anyone yet but feel like there could be so many possibilities ahead of you.
As I plan out my day and review my to do list for the week, i smile as i realize today is just for Me. No one to please but myself.
I was raised in a home where you did chores before you could do anything else, no matter how much fun it was or how excited you were about doing whatever it was that you wanted to do after chores were done.
As soon as i started living on my own life i quickly did away with this mindset. I realized that giving myself time to relax and do nothing wasn’t selfish at all! In fact, part of taking care of yourself and being good to yourself is giving yourself time away from work so that you can come back refreshed and ready to tackle your responsibilities again later on in the day (or even tomorrow).
i have nowhere to be, nothing pressing to do, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourself. Since its raining the weather doesn't permit a bike ride. When it comes to lazy rainy Sundays, you can’t beat the allure of a good book, some strong coffee and an occasional glance out the window as you sit on the couch.
The rain is falling hard on my apartment window and I love this sight even more since I don’t need to head out today. The day stretches ahead of me like a blank canvas where I can write whatever I want in it—where there are no rules or deadlines or commitments. If only every day could be like this!