I love your post! Thank you for sharing!!

I too go to my altar first thing, (although it is in my den). I welcome Danu as my patron Goddess and Cernunnos as my patron God, so I stop, and greet their presence and say:

Bless this child for another day
Awaken my light and show me the way

Guide me along this path's length
That I may know peace, love, wisdom, and strength

So Mote it Be

Then, whenever I make my first journey outside ( usually to let the dogs out) I greet the day. I greet the spirits of the elements, the Earth and the Great Spirit that binds us all.
I have found the day to be lacking and just off when I am unable to do anything, so even if things are crazy, I make an effort to at least greet the day. I really like the idea of picking a rune for the day. I like to keep my runes with me, but I think I may have to consider something new :) thanks for such great posts!! I love reading them. And I'm glad that I could finally subscribe :)