Anticipation

A great entertainer will build atmosphere in the crowd before a show. There is nothing in nature better at creating space before making its appearance than the sun at sunrise.

Predawn is my favourite time of the day. I love the subtle changing shades of light before the harshness of full sunshine, the flattering long shadows, the quiet, the calm peacefulness and the hope of early morning. Being out at predawn sets the tone for my day. It is my time to clear my head and reset for the onslaught of another day. Ultimately I like to run in the predawn and let the resultant endorphins do their thing. But I injured my knee indoor rock climbing (well, indoor rock falling to be precise) and, as a consequence of favouring my good knee I have hurt my back and cannot run without excruciating pain. So I have been walking in the morning.

As I've mentioned, I have a love/hate relationship with walking. The pace irritates me, especially on sand, but it gives me am opportunity to find a better headspace. It's a way to create anticipation for the day ahead.