On Top of Stone Mountain

Many people think that I am a morning person. No, I am not. I love sleeping in. I have many things going on in my (daily) life. When I was in my early twenties, I would sacrifice my sleep time for my friends because I worked multiple jobs at the same time. Six years ago, roughly around this time, I demanded my head boss to let my switch my schedule to work in the early mornings or else I will quit my job - this will allow me to train myself to wake up early in the morning, get my day going, and simply just have a "life" to "live" and be healthier. Even until this day, I am still training myself to wake up early in the morning. It is hard but you have to have determination. Again and again, the only time that I really have to myself is the early morning. With that, I have to take it to my advantage, do something useful/meaningful, and do not let this time go to a waste. Being able to hike up to the top of Stone Mountain, see the city lights to the city that I love, meditate, and witness the beautiful sunrise has reminded me just how blessed I am to be able to wake up every morning to take control of my life the way I want it and dream of it to be. It also reinforced me of how important life is to each and every individual. Live each moment with pure joy and happiness, that is real youth to the soul.

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