My Principled Life - Day Zero

I believe in life principles.  I believe that successful people, either consciously or unconsciously, live their lives by certain principles.  By and large, over time, I believe that these principles always prove themselves true.  I also believe that these principles are always in play, and the results are directly relational to the side of the principle that is being played.  The results are also always proportional to the degree of commitment to the application of the principle.

A physical principle for example purposes:  the law of gravity.  If you jump off a curb, you will NOT break the law of gravity.  You will only confirm it.  But the consequence is also insignificant.  If you jump out of an airplane, the consequence is dramatic, and either positive or negative based upon whether or not you are wearing a parachute.

You see, I believe in principles.  I just don't work very hard to make sure I'm on the right side of life principles that will pay significant dividends in my life for years to come.  I believe in the principle of sowing and reaping - that what you sow in the form of giving (or tithing), will come back to you multiplied.  But when push comes to shove, I think I have to keep all that I get in order to pay the bills and provide food, shelter and clothing for my family.  But what am I denying my family by not leveraging the principle of sowing and reaping?

Tomorrow (actually later today after I wake up), I am going to embark upon a year-long journey.  For the next 12 months, I am going to consciously apply a new life principle every week and blog about it.  As the weeks progress, I will write not only about the new principle, but also how it's going with the principles already applied.

And now, at 12:30-ish A.M., I am committing to do my best to apply the following principle to my life:

Adequate sleep is foundational to a productive life.

Getting adequate sleep (7-9 hours per night) is required to allow one's body and mind to fully rejuvenate, heal, process the day's activities.

I do not get enough sleep, as this particular night is proving out...it is after 12:30 AM, and I have to get up at 6:00 AM to get ready for work.  As a result, my body is whacked out, my emotions are on edge, my behavior is often adolescent in nature instead of mature.  I must start this journey with something foundational to best set me up for success in the rest of my endeavors.

Comments and thoughts, please.  Encouragement appreciated.

Thanks all,

Sam