Don't Go Back To Sleep

We had a generous dose of sunshine recently here in the Portland area.  Somehow it made getting up in the morning a little easier.  It seemed easier to believe something good could happen on such a day.

A friend of mine told me that she visited the Japanese Gardens during the good weather and was impressed by the clear view of Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Hood.  Even though it was still daylight, she could see the moon rising in the blue sky.  I could tell from my friend's voice that she was still excited about the experience and eager to share it with others.

When it's gray and damp out, getting out of bed came seem a little more difficult.  It seems there is less possibility or less anticipation that the day will bring good things.  Lingering in the warm bedclothes to sleep a little longer can be extremely tempting.

Could I be missing an opportunity by giving in to that temptation?  Here is a poem sent to me by another friend this week.

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don't go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don't go back to sleep.
People are going back and forth across the door sill

Where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don't go back to sleep.

                    - Rumi