It got me thinking. Where else in my life am I defaulting to the fastest path instead of the most joyful one? What habits have I created out of convenience that are robbing me of delight?

This tree reminded me of something really important:
You don’t have to wait for the world to catch up before you begin to grow. You don’t need the perfect conditions or the approval of those around you. You don’t have to explain your timing.

I took a big leap. The kind of leap long jumpers take in the olympics. At least it felt like that to me. As I was mid-air my friend yelled “don’t jump, it’s a bad idea”.

If I’m doing it (my morning routine) 80% of the time, I’m happy. The other 20% (sleeping in on the weekend, allowing myself to hit the snooze occasionally if I need it) is a-okay with me.