Day 5: New every morning

I don’t really like sleeping. There are a few reasons:

• Mental: It FEELS unproductive even though I know it’s absolutely necessary and rejuvenating

• Physical: Due to multiple lifestyle factors, I haven’t slept well in a few years. Nights always feel like something to get through rather than to look forward to.

While I’m taking practical steps to fix the physical side of things, the mental rationale will always plague me in one way or another. I can confidently say that in the last seven years, I’ve massively recovered from hustle culture and the associated burnout. But I’m still a work in progress.

Here’s one thing I really appreciate about sleep, whether it’s good sleep or not: every morning is a fresh start. I may not feel fresh, mind and body, but the reality is that old day has ended, the new day has come.

I have another change to steward, to work, to invest, to try again.

I’m awake and alive for another day with all God’s called me to.

And even if I’m drained and tired and frustrated, God isn’t. His plans are bigger than mine and His strength is more than enough to make up for my failings.

Here’s to a new morning and a new day.