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title: "Finding Joy in the Quiet Hours of Morning"
description: "Before the city stirs, there exists a pocket of gentle stillness where gratitude can take root."
published_at: "2026-10-17T13:41:23.005Z"
updated_at: "2026-10-17T13:41:23.005Z"
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  name: "Manjari Deshpande"
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# Finding Joy in the Quiet Hours of Morning

Before my phone rings and the demands of the day flood my inbox, I claim the first thirty minutes of sunlight. It starts with the ritual of heating water, hearing the gentle whistle of the kettle, and watching the morning steam rise into the cool air.