As I write this, I am feeling soothed by the sound of rain. I am struck by how peaceful the dark, early morning hours are. I have been a morning person for many years now, but being also a mother, I have found the quiet early hours essential for how I begin my day. It is in these hours that I can fall more easily into a meditative state as the outer world remains still. It is in these hours that I pray for clarity and guidance to move through my day. It is in these hours that