Day 80 & 81

A double post to finish an amazing the work week. The highlights have been attending the opening of Janette & LouLou's new Chocolaterie, massive productivity, meeting Alice at the Chamber lunch today and my new Chinese teacher this afternoon and HoP the new practice I have added to my weekly disciplines. I decided last Sunday to begin arising at 4am to make the most of that beautiful quiet time where I can prepare my heart, mind and soul for the day ahead and I'm calling it my Hour of Power (HoP). My reading from Psalm 108 on Monday was, "Awake harp & lyre! I will awaken the dawn!" Well I have to be very quiet (no instruments or music) but I am singing in my mind. Each day I spend time on a different area that I want to grow in - reading books, blogs, articles, eNewsletters and listening to online tutorials pertaining to that topic. I will also use that time to share and keys of wisdom or inspiration from that morning on my pages, write to friends and meditate on my goals and review the day ahead. At 5:15am it's time to wake the man up and get ready to hit the gym when it opens at 5:30am. We train for about an hour - running for 20-25 minutes then strength/resistance training before treating ourselves to a relaxing 10 minutes in the steam room. When I get home I put up the five things that I am thankful for, make my green smoothie, green tea, raw bircher museli (usually consumed later in the morning) & lunch for the day then do my other morning chores. Having this routine is energizing, creates an awesome platform for the day and by the time 8am rolls around I have already achieved so much that the momentum just keeps rolling. I have heard people mention a similar practice but have always dismissed the concept. Whilst I will be turning in early this evening, after my first week of awaking the dawn I am seriously hooked! And now for a relaxing weekend - good night all!