“Energy begets energy.”
– John Irving, The World According to Garp
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“Not being exhausted all the time, I’d recommend it. You don’t get tired of that.”
– Jimmy Carr, Before and Laughter
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Energy is a renewable resource. But as we get older we have to be more vigilant in choosing where we get it from.
It’s easy to slide into the habit of saying, “I’m so tired.”
Speaking reinforces the feeling.
I’m not sure I can walk around proclaiming “I feel great!” This would be insufferable enough to undo any benefits in mood change.
But it does feel good not to be knackered.
There’s no guarantee the sun will be shining tomorrow to provide a recharge. Other less glamorous sources need to be sought out, namely sleep and food.
A little earlier to bed. A little more crunchy veg.
Small steps.
Like anything, the more you do it, the easier it is to continue doing it.
Every scrap of extra energy gained today can be of service to us tomorrow.
Habits are the closest we can get to perpetual motion.
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