The question comes to me because I just read this blog post by a favorite author and read this passage:
For years my routine has been to arise early and enjoy stillness before the world awakens. I brush my teeth without thinking, then sink cross-legged into my soft salmon-colored chair that is surrounded by all my precious books and a solitary half hour or more of reading, prayer, and meditation. Directly after, I get a cup of black tea and feed the cat.
Oh my! I want to do this – so the really simple (and stupid) question is why don’t I? Seriously, it’s not that hard..I could pour coffee and go sit out on our patio, or I could take the dog for a walk to the gorgeous lake (see prior post). Instead, I sit stupidly at my computer and contemplate Farmville, or emails or blog posts or a myriad of other diversions I find on the internet.
So, here – for the record – I’m going to sit out and drink my coffee and watch the morning break. I will think through my day and then I’ll take the dog for a walk. I promise. Tomorrow.
