I have a habit of starting my days on the scale, weighing in for whatever reason since I am not actively trying to lose weight. It has, as I said, become a habit. The real value of the experience is taking a moment of stillness as I stretch overhead and open myself to the day. I empty my mind and ask for patience to face whatever this day brings with kindness and love. It doesn’t always work, but at least I am trying.

Some mornings I bring back a positive memory from the day before or perhaps a regret of something that didn’t go as well as it could have. I ponder it briefly, then look at the possibility of the day ahead. I know what we have planned, I don’t know what life has in store for us and want to be prepared for whatever comes.

This all sounds like more than it is. I am on the scale for only a minute or two and all of these thoughts come and go quickly. However, just as my journaling, this activity helps ground me. If I can start from this place of peace, perhaps wisdom and energy will come when I most need them and lead me to a positive outcome for my day, I can only hope.