Early early morning gratitude via /r/gratitude

I used to wake up at three in the morning and be annoyed or anxious that I wasn’t fast asleep. Now when I wake up at these little hours I am grateful for the stillness and the chance to reflect. I listen. I sit quietly. I experience the darkness that isn’t total darkness but simply not quite dawn.

The streets outside are still. No one appears to be awake but me. And I’m grateful for the meditation and prayer. I’m grateful for being awake and aware of the calm all around me.