☀️ Stoic Morning Minute: The Warm Blanket Problem

Your life's purpose is waiting

Author

Jon High
March 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: 'I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I'm going to do what I was born for? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm?

Marcus Aurelius

💭 Modern Translation

Look, I love hibernating under warm blankets as much as anyone. That cozy cocoon feeling is practically magical. But Marcus reminds us of something easy to forget: our beds aren't just competing with our to-do lists—they're competing with our purpose. This isn't about grinding harder; it's about answering the simple question: what kind of life are you here to live?

⚡️ Your Move

Tomorrow morning, before reaching for your phone, just ask yourself: "What meaningful moments might await me today?" Then put your feet on the floor before answering. Getting vertical first makes the answer clearer (and keeps you from negotiating yourself back to sleep). The day holds possibilities that no blanket, however warm, can offer.

Time to get up,

Jon