This poem celebrates the power of gratitude, faith, and mindful intention at the start of a new day.
Through simple rhymes and hopeful imagery, it encourages releasing worries, embracing peace, and stepping forward with purpose, reminding us that each morning is a fresh chance to create a joyful and meaningful life.
# My Morning Affirmation #
I wake up smiling, bright and free,
So thankful for this day to be.
With grateful heart and open eyes,
I greet the gold of morning skies.
Oh God, help me let worries go,
Release the things I cannot know.
I drop the weight, I feel it cease,
And wrap myself in gentle peace.
I choose my mood, I choose my way,
No storm can steal my sunny day.
I stay right here, I feel, I see,
This moment holds such joy for me.
I move with purpose, smooth and light,
My path feels clear, my steps feel right.
Fresh energy begins to rise,
Like dancing sparks in glowing skies.
My actions plant tomorrow’s seed,
In every thought, in every deed.
Love fills my life in every part—
Peace sings a song inside my heart.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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I love the idea of a morning affirmation.
Or even a morning yoga.
I’m still not at the point where I want my morning intentional. I am now a morning person, but I have no set routine other than usually getting out for a run before lunch.
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I love this stage you’re in, actually. There’s something kind of honest about not wanting your morning to be overly “intentional.” Sometimes the pressure to optimize sunrise can turn it into a productivity contest instead of a lived experience.
You’re already a morning person. You get up. You move your body. You run before lunch. That’s not nothing — that’s rhythm. That’s instinct. That’s your version of alignment.
Not everyone needs a candle, a mantra, and a perfectly rolled yoga mat at 6:03 a.m. Some people need quiet, coffee, a window, and the option to decide who they’re going to be that day.
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Such a gentle and uplifting piece Verma ji✨Every line feels like a deep breath of peace.A beautiful reminder to begin the day with gratitude and intention.🤍✨
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Thank you so much for your kind and luminous words ✨🤍
I’m truly glad the piece felt like a deep breath to you — that’s such a beautiful way to describe it. If it offered even a small moment of calm or intention at the start of your day, then it has already done its work.
Your appreciation carries the same peaceful energy you felt in the writing. It’s always heartening to know that something so simple can resonate so gently and meaningfully. Wishing you many mornings filled with that same quiet gratitude and light.
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All great things to remind oneself of from time to time!
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Thank you for your thoughtful words. You’re absolutely right—sometimes we all need gentle reminders of these simple truths. Life moves so quickly that pausing to reflect helps us regain balance and perspective. I’m glad the message resonated with you. Truly appreciate your kind response.
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I should make this my morning prayer too if you so allow me, Sir V. “I choose…I move” – that’s truly the affirmation. It’s active and intentional. It’s an appropriate response to the God-given new day.
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You are most welcome to make it part of your morning prayer. I’m truly touched that those simple words resonated with you in that way. “I choose… I move” is indeed a gentle reminder that every new day is a gift and an opportunity to act with intention and gratitude.
May each morning bring you renewed strength, clarity, and quiet joy as you step into the day ahead. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thought.
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