Dark Chocolate and Yellow Flowers

I rise,

With the morning light,

Internal clock set.

I’ve trained, My mind

First thought,

“THANK YOU GOD FOR ANOTHER DAY ON THIS BEAUTIFUL EARTH”.

I move,

Slowly. In silence.

Boil water, steep tea.

Ritual infuses my day,

With ceremony.

Sip. Breathe…

Inhale for Seven seconds,

Hold for Four seconds,

Exhale for Nine seconds,

Hold for Four seconds,

Repeat.

I ask myself,

“Tanya, my dear friend,

What is it that you desire today?”

I pause.

Wait.

Listen.

I hear myself,

“Tanya, my dear friend,

I love dark chocolate and yellow flowers.”

I sigh.

“Yes!”

I smile.