Monday, January 7, 2013

My favorite time of day is... in #BoostYourBlog Challenge





My favorite time of day is early in the morning between 4:00am-7:00am/PST. I find that I am most alert and in a mindset to think creatively. I feel open and rejuvenated from sleeping and really want to get something accomplished before most of the rest of the world wakes up. Sometimes I find myself getting up earlier than 4:00am when I have pressing decisions to make and really need the time to concentrate on things. It's really fascinating how quiet a room can sound when it's just you in it, with your thoughts. 


I read somewhere that if you wanted to memorize something or take in new knowledge it is best done around 7:00am. Have you heard of this? I have tested the theory a number of times when I was in the acting conservatory and had to memorize a monologue or recite a Shakespearean sonnet. I did find that I was able to relax my body muscles and mind, in the same to accept the new material. Then once midday arrived, I was able to revisit that early morning moment to perform the material in class or on stage. 


fog on the lake
Photo by MariuszD17

In the early morning I feel like I'm lost in a darkened forest and the only way out is by following the thoughts mapped out in my mind. To be in the silence of the morning, where you are alone to make decisions for your day or to be the painter of your own image, is most powerful. There are no envious sounds but only the wandering thoughts that encompass my mind. It's a huge playground of rights and wrongs, hills and valleys, but once the time strikes 7:00am, I am forced to face the world and be. Some people meditate. Some people pray or read their biblical literature. I sit quietly, staring into my room, thinking to myself, "What does He have for me to do today?" In the end of it all, I hope it's getting me closer to fulfilling my purpose.






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6 comments :

  1. I found your blog via twitter and enjoyed reading it and about your blog challenge. I have always wondered how one can memorize a script. I think I am most productive between 8 and 10 in the morning and maybe after dinner.
    Judy

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    1. Thank you for stopping by, Judy. Yes, I sit quietly to myself and break down the script into parts. Once I feel that I have kind of grasped one part, I go to the next part. Then after reaching the end, I leave it alone. I let my subconscious take over and then about midday, it has already started to have legs of it's own to dance off my tongue. It's miraculous how it happens sometimes but that works for me but I also have to commit to the time I put in :) 8 and 10, after coffee? :) Lovely. Thank you for sharing, Judy.

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  2. What a positive attitude to have at the start of each day---->"What does He have for me to do today?"

    Thank you for giving me some much needed inspiration today :)

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    1. Thank you for stopping by Kimberly! Sometimes that's all I can say for direction and guidance. Happy New Year...

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  3. Its lovely to hear how other people start their days. I always find them very inspiring and gives me more to think about. Thank you for your post
    Tanya

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    1. I enjoy hearing other people's perspective as well, Tanya. I'm happy I decided to share too. :) Be blessed.

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