Thou Art the King of Glory

I am a generally light sleeper, as I have discovered over a lifetime of nights and a life’s worth of sleep. Not to say I am a particular master of the act, as I have had my moments of particular disinterest in its rituals or simple inabilities. However, I believe my years have carved a well-trodden path to efficiency and ultimate greatness in my approach to the department of intentional unconsciousness, particularly in regard to the successful regaining of consciousness.

Thanks to the good Lord and His mercies, the body is equipped with its own triggers into consciousness through natural regulation. However, one cannot always trust this natural process to align with one’s schedule, thus extraneous means are necessary most of one’s adult life. Of course, there is the obvious audible trigger through a loud bell, rooster cry, or imaginary (and deeply disturbing) zombie attack. But the most effective and legitimate means of waking must address the very root of the issue: motivation (or lack thereof). If one has experienced any variation in the routine of sleep, the motivation to shatter this God-given and divinely blessed regulation in the indeavors of an early (or simply consistent) morning is troublingly unstable. Thus, extensive mental, emotional, and spiritual force is required to combat such a holy process of replenishment.

Desire is the crux of the discussion here today and in this desire, one may find the key to conquering the demon of a well-maintained body. The crucial (& most challenging) step is to conjure every single semblance of mental and emotional rebellion and existential force into cohersing your priorities toward the self-interest of an education or career or (God help you) an offspring. And do not for a second turn from this aim of self-ambition, as it is highly unstable under the pressure of physical health. But with enough practice, you may see fruit in the hardening of your senses and the disorientation of your young-adult equilibrium.

(or you could invest in an espresso machine.)

Best of luck!