It takes a whole lot of effort to wake up some days. It’s a two-part preparation.
The first part happens the night before: the pep talk, the vision of seeing myself rise, the “you can do better tomorrow.”
The second part is the day of: the alarm is set, the alarm goes off, and I get the heck up.
But even after I’m up, my emotions aren’t in check. My drive isn’t exactly driving. My mind isn’t fully ready for the day’s obstacles. Yet, the consistency of getting up and going has been nailed down repeatedly.
Does repetition make it easier? No.
Does getting up mean I’m going to have a stellar day? No.
Do the pep talks help the night before and the day of? Yes.
Why am I recording this? Because I have these conversations in my head that I need to get out.
The basis of this approach is simple: the concept of “half empty or half full.” If the cup is empty, you can receive more—you can fill the cup. That’s from a natural perspective.
From a spiritual perspective, I believe our cup gets filled, and it can only hold so much. To receive a new filling, you have to empty out what’s already there.
While I’m confident that my cup isn’t empty, I’m also confident that there are things that need to spill out—intentionally.
Before I end, I want to express a few key things about me. I’m not a teacher, preacher, or counselor. I may not be qualified to give you advice, but I’m more than qualified to share my own experiences.
I’m not here to prove that I’m sound in mind or correct in intention. I’m not here to debate or be challenged by conflict. I won’t always be right, but I can’t let fear or hesitation take control.
Fear is an illusion that I’ve given power to. I believe God speaks, and sometimes I believe I can even feel the Spirit move. Knowing this, I understand there’s no way to completely separate spiritual influence from my perspective.
This is Ricky from Just Doing Life. I don’t want to wait for the perfect day or time, or the perfect words. I only know this: while I am a quiet individual in spirit and in life, this is part of my growth—and my plan is to keep moving.