How Powerful is a Morning Ritual, Really?
By: Laura Bennett
Becky Galli has faced more loss than most of us could imagine: a brother’s sudden death, a painful divorce, raising children with special needs, the loss of a son at just 15, and a rare illness that left her paralysed.
“I was 20 when my brother died in a water skiing accident,” Becky said
“He lived for nine days. It was such shock.
“But I watched my parents grieve honestly – my father from the pulpit, my mother through quiet support groups – and I learnt there are different ways to move through pain.”
Becky says a combination of faith and intentional morning routines has helped her keep moving forward.
“It all started with a morning ritual,” Becky said.
“Lemon water, coffee, and five or six books I pick from for daily readings.”
Becky’s own book, Morning Fuel, was born out of that practice and offers a collection of daily encouragements to help others begin their day with clarity, honesty, and hope.
“When the plan isn’t possible anymore, you need to find a Plan B,” she says.
“It’s about asking, not ‘why me?’ but ‘how can I move forward from here?’”
That forward motion often begins with simple steps.
“I focus on progress,” Becky said.
“Even drinking enough water can be a goal when life feels overwhelming.
“Those small wins matter. They keep you going.”
Becky’s not one to pretend her bad days don’t exist, acknowledging faith isn’t a band-aid solution.
“I’ve had a personal relationship with God since I was six, but we haven’t always been on speaking terms,” Becky said.
“The good thing is, He can take it.”
In writing Morning Fuel Becky’s hope is that we would pause, breathe, and reconnect to God, and His purpose for us.
“I write because I believe life can be good, no matter what,” Becky said.
“And I’ve had a lot of ‘what’.”
Becky Galli’s Morning Fuel is out now.
Article supplied with thanks to Hope Media.
Feature image: Canva
About the Author: Laura Bennett is a media professional, broadcaster and writer from Sydney, Australia.
