Routines

There were no clouds this morning. It was a standard desert sunrise. In fact, I happened to be up very early this morning and watched the sun rise from complete darkness. The sky turned blue first before any reds or oranges showed up. Then it was a pretty standard sunrise. Routine.

Routines are useful. They give order to our world. They help us focus when we lack a little motivation. They help propel us to get things done. They give us certainty. However, on the other hand, they can give way to complacency. They can hinder your growth if you aren't conscious. As with balance, routines should be treated as dynamic systems. There is a fine line between being a useful mechanism in your life and being the very thing that prevents your evolution. Be mindful of your routines.