As long as you get enough sleep in
You can manage the mornings.
It’s a cruel feeling waking up
Nobody enjoys going for a run at this hour.
It’s cold out and the bed is comfy
Everything about it screams no.
You get it done though
You maybe allow yourself 1 minute to think
To tell yourself to shut off the alarm
Or to get up and get ready to go.
In that 1 minute you like to project
You imagine what the day would be like.
Two realities emerge from this projection.
In one everything difficult for the day is done
You get to spend the rest of your day relaxed.
In the other you relax for 1-2 more hours
Then have the rest of the day to worry
Worry about all the things you still haven’t done.
The choice is easy when you see clearly.
As that minute passes, you begin to feel the weight of the decision settling on your shoulders. The clock ticks, urging you to make a move, but you know it’s more than just about this single day. It’s about setting a tone, a rhythm that will carry you through the rest of the week. The choice you make now will ripple through the next hours, days, and even weeks. Every moment you choose discomfort now leads to a sense of peace later.
It’s funny how that works. The hardest choices often yield the easiest rewards. What’s more, every time you decide to push through that initial resistance, it becomes easier the next time. Your body starts to expect it, your mind begins to crave it, and suddenly, what was once a mountain feels more like a small hill to climb.
Yet, the projection of those two realities is always there, lingering. It reminds you that the hardest part is getting started, but once you’re moving, there’s no stopping you. The chill of the morning air fades, and the soreness in your muscles shifts to a hum of productivity. By the time you’re done, you’ve already won the day.
And that’s the real victory—not just finishing the task, but the freedom and relief that follows. The rest of the day becomes yours to shape however you please, unburdened by the weight of what could have been. It’s a gift you give to yourself, one that echoes far beyond the present moment.
