My 30 Day Challenge (11) 5am Waking Up in The Morning.

I was chatting with my awesome Nigerian/Ukranian friend Daniel last night(big up yuhself inno! ^_^), and he suggested I write about how still the city is early in the morning. I thought about it, but really wanted to actually be in the moment to write about it, so I put off that idea for a new challenge. But strangely enough, I woke up between 4:30-5:00 am this morning even though I went to bed past midnight. And I stayed up too, exercised and stuff ^_^ So I decided heck, why not write about what he suggested? :) And this is what I scribbled at 5:am this morning!


Early morning, it's so majestic. It's quiet, it's still. No hustle and bustle but only the sound of the birds whistling and chirping outside, beckoning you to awake and come take part in this wonderful creation. Nature's personal wake up call. And no matter what, they all chirp so enthusiastically, or at least that's what their ritualistic, innate signals seem to us.
It's that one moment, where in the blink of an eye, you close your eyes briefly and already the darkness begins to wane. All of the clouds that were hidden in the dark of the night, are shown boldly in the light, reminding us of the weather that helped to keep us comfy the previous night, as we cuddled up in our sheaths.
The air is cold but inviting. Then on by one, the lights flicker on in someone's window, a stove is lit, the radio comes on, cars are approaching the highway, and the groans and moans of the sorrowful voices that regret waking up the hour they've been blessed to experience, are felt throughout. And though the sun remains hidden behind the clouds, it's presence and impact is made known across the horizon, as the sky slowly, but surely brightens, revealing what only moments ago looked simply as a glossy leaf, to the translucent droplets of dew that rest upon it. 
It's chilly, but you could feel it getting warmer. The birds continue to sing their songs; and as the time goes by, and the noises of the world intensify, you can tell it's a struggle, a battle, for their songs to be heard above it all. But for those moments, you feel at peace, with yourself, with nature. Which is yet still providing, sheltering and nurturing us, though we reward it's kindness with devastation. 
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of the world, forgetting these simple inexpensive things. It's a domino effect, as you begin to take on every little issue, worry and unease, triggering other negative emotions, and you yourself through the day without stopping to just be still, and appreciate the beauty of the world. But when and if you do, you're reminded about God's breathtaking creation, and for those moments, that you can even carry for the rest of your day, you find peace. :)

Pictures from my window :)

Thanks dude, awesome suggestion :)