Have you ever stopped to think about why we all post "good morning" on social media every day?

It feels like a nice habit, but deep down, it is often just an empty one that we, including me, have gotten stuck on without much thought. We say it like a routine, congratulating ourselves and others for waking up alive after sleep, as if that alone makes the day good. Yet, when I look closer, it seems more like a mask for the real struggles many of us face, and it makes me wonder if we are missing something important.

Let me share a simple truth: Most of us do not have truly good mornings, but we pretend we do online. Picture this—we go to bed at 3 a.m. feeling sad or worried, tossing in our thoughts, and then wake up when the sun is already high, almost afternoon. How can we call that a good morning with a straight face? It is like forcing a smile when your heart is heavy.

I notice that people like Elon Musk or other busy leaders rarely post a plain "gm." They save it for days when something real and positive happens, like sharing big news or a win. That makes sense to me; why say it every day if it is not true? We could learn from that and be more honest with our words.

What hurts a bit is how we forget the real gift of waking up. Each morning is a chance from the one above, the almighty who lets us breathe another day, but do we thank him first? No, often we grab our phones and post that gm right away, chasing likes or connections that feel shallow. I catch myself doing it too, and it feels silly now—like ignoring the quiet miracle to perform for the screen. If we paused, we might see how this habit pulls us away from what matters.

So, what does a real good morning look like?

For the mind, it means waking up on your own, without that loud alarm buzzing, and letting your thoughts stay peaceful and blank for the next 30 minutes, like a calm sea before the waves start.

For the body, it is stepping outside to soak in natural vitamin D from the sun, feeling its warmth heal you gently.

For the soul, it is starting with gratitude, connecting with your creator in a quiet moment before the busy world calls. That is the kind of morning that fills you up, not the fake one we share online.

What do you think—have you ever felt this way about your mornings?

Have you ever stopped to think about why we all post "good morning" on social media every day?

It feels like a nice habit, but deep down, it is often just an empty one that we, including me, have gotten stuck on without much thought. We say it like a routine, congratulating ourselves and others for waking up alive after sleep, as if that alone makes the day good. Yet, when I look closer, it seems more like a mask for the real struggles many of us face, and it makes me wonder if we are missing something important.

Let me share a simple truth: Most of us do not have truly good mornings, but we pretend we do online. Picture this—we go to bed at 3 a.m. feeling sad or worried, tossing in our thoughts, and then wake up when the sun is already high, almost afternoon. How can we call that a good morning with a straight face? It is like forcing a smile when your heart is heavy.

I notice that people like Elon Musk or other busy leaders rarely post a plain "gm." They save it for days when something real and positive happens, like sharing big news or a win. That makes sense to me; why say it every day if it is not true? We could learn from that and be more honest with our words.

What hurts a bit is how we forget the real gift of waking up. Each morning is a chance from the one above, the almighty who lets us breathe another day, but do we thank him first? No, often we grab our phones and post that gm right away, chasing likes or connections that feel shallow. I catch myself doing it too, and it feels silly now—like ignoring the quiet miracle to perform for the screen. If we paused, we might see how this habit pulls us away from what matters.

So, what does a real good morning look like?

For the mind, it means waking up on your own, without that loud alarm buzzing, and letting your thoughts stay peaceful and blank for the next 30 minutes, like a calm sea before the waves start.

For the body, it is stepping outside to soak in natural vitamin D from the sun, feeling its warmth heal you gently.

For the soul, it is starting with gratitude, connecting with your creator in a quiet moment before the busy world calls. That is the kind of morning that fills you up, not the fake one we share online.

What do you think—have you ever felt this way about your mornings?