Comments on: Slay Your Dragons Before Breakfast

By: Drochester

Drochester — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I really liked this. Thanks for Sharing

By: Farhat

Farhat — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:09:00 +0000

Read the Quran as well. It is an amazing book.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:38:00 +0000

Lovely metaphor!

Recently I’ve created my dragon-slaying habits, though not only before breakfast:

1. every evening a write a question to myself and in the morning I answer it
2. in my daily commute to work I spent around 45 min in a bus – that’s where I read a book
3. and then I spent around 20-30 minutes running

This proves to be great exercise and definitely slays the dragon of lethargy :)

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By: Br Branch

Br Branch — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

The evening is the best time to start the day, see Genesis.

In other words, by going to bed with everything sorted, the mornings are prepared for you.

This may mean, and usually does, putting all the days dragons out of your life, so to speak. Each day we encounter things that would make themselves at home with us if we would only let them sleep the night and be made welcome.

Try it. Before hitting the pillow, engage in a meditation on the lessons learnable for the day, meaning the good and bad, and as you do so, allow your thoughts to be taken captive by the faith you have and by so doing, close the door on unwanted guests, being the dragons of the day. Instead enter into some deep and meaningful praise and worship and sink sweetly into sleep from there.

The night is for preparation for the morning and the day that comes with it. Sleep well and the dragons will be a thing of yesterday.

Blessings and love,

Br. Branch.

ps… the same is true for when we get home from work or anywhere (the shopping trip and drive may be a stir-crazy experience!) when we need to leave all dragons outside. A moment of two to decide to do so and we can enter the house and home without bringing any invaders in.

By: Dreemail

Dreemail — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Every time I read your blog I have less excuse, and I thank you again. I do think there is some aspect of lethargy that is biological, but I think you would largely disagree. I find that at the same time encouraging and frustrating.

By: Wayne Hedlund

Wayne Hedlund — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:43:00 +0000

This is great advise. I try to be an avid reader but still feel like I’m always behind. I might just try listening to books. Thanks for the repost and reminder!

By: Slay the Dragon before Breakfast « Sharing what is…

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By: Friday List – January 13, 2012 | Jon Cook

Friday List – January 13, 2012 | Jon Cook — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:18:36 +0000

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By: Jeff Randleman

Jeff Randleman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Lol! And now you know the truth! Enjoy the showers, because I bet there’s not a thing you can do about it…

By: Tim Blankenship

Tim Blankenship — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:01:00 +0000

Unbelievable timing on this post. With the New Year, I believe “resolutions” start with these disciplines. Thanks for sharing.

By: Barry Hill

Barry Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Matthew,
By mid morning, if I haven’t already slayed the dragon, I’m already thinking about all the things on my list for the day—and it’s too late. you’re right, morning is best!

By: Barry Hill

Barry Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Angie,
I am with you! I have been listening to the Bible in my car on the way to work. My default radio station is ESPN Mike and Mike in the morning, but I have been replacing them with the word! And, now that the EAGLES are out of contention it’s a little less painful. ha. Thanks for posting!

By: Angiewright7

Angiewright7 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:17:00 +0000

Great post! I love the imagery of the three headed dragon. I too like to listen to books. I even at times listen to my Bible. Another great audiobook source is @Christianaudio.com. They even sometimes offer some excellent audiobooks for free.