Our grandparents believed that the way you start your morning shapes your entire day — and even your destiny.
From ancient times, small rituals done right after waking were thought to bring blessings, luck, and harmony.
Here are 7 timeless habits that our ancestors said would attract good energy and keep misfortune away

1️⃣ Add Cinnamon or Cloves to Your Morning Coffee ☕️

A pinch of cinnamon or 3 cloves in your first coffee is believed to invite prosperity, warmth, and protection into your home.
Cinnamon attracts abundance and positivity, while cloves chase away envy and negativity.
💫 “Sweet spice, sweet life,” old healers used to say.

2️⃣ Say “Thank You” Before Getting Out of Bed 🙏

The first words you speak in the morning hold power.
Whispering “thank you for this new day” aligns your energy with gratitude and draws more blessings.
💛 Gratitude multiplies what you already have.

3️⃣ Wash Your Face with Cool Water — and a Drop of Lemon 🍋

In rural traditions, people used to wash their face with fresh water mixed with a few drops of lemon juice to remove “night energy” and start the day clean — both physically and spiritually.
✨ It’s said to clear your mind and attract clarity throughout the day.

💧 “Beauty and balance begin with calm energy.”

Water with basil or rosemary — brings protection, strength, and mental clarity. In ancient beliefs, basil drives away evil and brings blessings.

Water with a few drops of apple cider vinegar — purifies and “cuts” heavy energies; a cleansing ritual used by grandmothers before important work.

4️⃣ Light a Candle or Burn a Bay Leaf 🕯️

Lighting a small candle or burning a dry bay leaf was believed to purify the air and invite good spirits into the home.
🔥 The scent clears heavy energy and awakens inner focus.

5️⃣ Touch the Floor with Your Right Foot First 👣

Old superstitions say that stepping out of bed with your right foot first brings luck, while the left can bring confusion or small troubles.
💫 It’s a symbolic reminder to “step right” into your day.

6️⃣ Feed the Birds or Water a Plant 🌿

Our elders believed that showing kindness to nature early in the morning keeps your spirit in balance.
Feed the birds, water your plants, or just step outside and greet the sun — life responds to small acts of care.

7️⃣ Keep a Pinch of Salt Near the Door 🧂

Salt has always been a powerful symbol of purity and protection.
Keeping a little bowl near the entrance (or adding a grain to your morning water) was said to guard the home from bad energy.

💛 Bonus: Do One Kind Thing Each Day

Our ancestors also believed that goodness multiplies when shared.
Give someone a small compliment.
Send a message that says “Have a beautiful day”, “Thank you for being here” or simply “I love you — just because.”
🌸 Those few words can change someone’s mood… and yours too.

✨ Whether you believe in old traditions or simply love the calm they bring, these gentle rituals — mixed with kindness and gratitude — connect you with nature, peace, and the best version of yourself.