It's a Plan

Here I am. It is 5 o’clock on a Friday morning, and after several days of false starts, I did it. I am awake and up. I knew that I wanted to start getting up earlier, and I actually did wake up a couple mornings before this. After I managed to drag myself from the comfort of my warm bed, I was lost. I knew I wanted to do some writing, some stretching, and have some time to spend with God. Somehow, at 5 o’clock, when the room is chilly and dark, I couldn’t figure out where to start. So, of course, I just went back to bed. It was another perfect example of instant pleasure and pain avoidance. What helped me turn the corner? By some divine intervention, I found the answer just when I needed it. I opened the book I had been reading called Awakening the Giant by Tony Robbins. Right then it had the morning jumpstart I needed. Tony came up with some questions which he asks himself every morning. He calls them the Morning Power Questions. Right then and there, I knew this is where I needed to start. So with a plan at hand, I greeted this morning. A little time to meditate and sip some tea; a little time to journal; time to stretch’ and shower; and time write. This is all part of the plan; my five year plan. The greatest gift I can give myself is self-discipline. I know that if I can sacrifice one of my favorite indulgences, sleep, I will be empowering myself to climb that metaphorical mountain of becoming the person I want to be. Today, I have found my way through a long-standing barrier on my ascent to greater realized potential. Getting up early may seem like a small feat for some. For me, this morning was a significant trek at the foot of the mountain; merely the beginning. The good news is; I have a plan.