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The creaking of the radiator as it warms the room. The rustling of the cotton sheet as you move

your legs beneath it. Slowly you drift into consciousness as you take in the subtle noises

of your environment. They bring with them the thoughts that often welcome you to a new day.

You hear the clock and wonder what time it is. The radiator makes you think about how nice it would

be to curl up in a fuzzy robe with a cup of coffee. And the sheets feel smooth and airy against

your skin reminding you of a cloud. You stretch your legs out toward the end of the bed,

dealing your muscles lengthen, and then relax. A yarn makes its way from your chest to the back

of your throat, and then out of your mouth as you raise your arms above you.

Following the yarn, you take another deep breath to clear your head and bring your hands to rest on

your stomach. Your body welcomes the movement after so many hours in bed. You relish the sensation

of your joints and tendons shifting and stretching. A pleasant tingling spreads through the muscles

of your arms and legs from your knees and hips to your elbows and fingertips.

With a sigh, your body returns to being still and quiet.

It sinks into the firm embrace of the mattress and you become aware of the points of contact that

support you. Or a brief moment you lay there thinking of nothing, enjoying the act of simply

existing in this time and place. You bathe in the sense of calm that comes before the

responsibilities of the day. After a while, you shift onto your side and let your cheek

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