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Reclaiming the Morning with Compassion I went to bed at 10 last night and woke up at 5:30. Strangely, when I sleep before 9:30, I often wake around 4:30. So when I saw the time this morning, my first thought was: “It’s too late for my morning walk… I’m losing willpower.” But this time, I caught it — that old voice of self-blame. I didn’t let it spiral. Instead, I paused, took a breath, and chose compassion: “You’re still doing beautifully. 5:30 is still early.” And just like that, I reclaimed the morning. On Self-Compassion I went for a walk in the park — the one we once shared. And I thought of him again. Should I blame myself for still missing him? No. I choose self-compassion. For years, I felt unseen. Unworthy. I gave everything to my family, yet felt increasingly taken for granted....