Carpe Diem... Not!

Most days, for me, start around 5 AM when I begin to awaken.  As I slowly lift my head and turn to glance at my bedside clock through a half-opened eye, I feel an immediate desire to return to sleep. Satisfied that I have a few moments before I must toss the covers aside, I press my head back into the pillow then toss and turn fitfully in attempt to delay, what I am sure will be, a miserable day.  Sleep, like death, frees us from our earthly responsibilities. In my slumber, I find relief from guilt, shame and responsibility.  It is little wonder that I do not leap from my bed in joyful excitement ready to slay dragons and save the world.