What even is morning?

First things: Morning is a concept.

Merriam-Webster defines morning as (1) “dawn,” (2) “the time from sunrise to noon” AND (3) “the time from midnight to noon.”

So, you know, whatever.

Morning is a vibe

Morning is a container for all the things I want to do before “the day” begins. To drink coffee alone in a quiet house as everyone else sleeps, to cozy up on the couch with a book, to write down any dreams I can remember. But most of all, to get outside and witness it all coming to life again.

Morning is the best time to go out and find birds and see what they’re up to. Before the sun rises too high, when the light is low and glowy. Bonus if it’s misty with morning fog.

Morning is “beginning.” I like this most of all. Morning is possibility and freshness and another chance to do some things right. Plus I get to drink more coffee again.