What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

Every morning, before the world fully wakes up, I slip on my shoes and step outside for a quiet walk—a peaceful ritual that feels like a secret between me and the universe. The air is crisp, the birds are just beginning their gossip, and the sidewalks are blissfully empty.

With each step, I shake off the last bits of sleep, letting my thoughts wander as freely as the stray cat that sometimes watches me from a distance. It’s my personal reset button, a gentle way to remind myself that before emails, to-do lists, and the chaos of the day, there is stillness, fresh air, and the simple joy of just putting one foot in front of the other.