The Magic of Monday

It is five thirty in the morning and you are awaken to the pleasant sound of your alarm clock. You reach over and press the snooze button in an attempt to chase those elusive minutes that you think will provide more of the rest and relaxation you need before you begin your day. Ten more minutes go by and your persistent alarm clock comes calling again. This time your mind tells your body that we must get up and get going. However, on this particular day you have a feeling that is not normally felt on the other six days of the week. This feeling is one of fatigue, defeat, and just simply put one of gloom.

On this day everything seems to move a little slower. Getting dressed and out the door proves to be a hassle. As you yawn through traffic the commute to work moves at a turtle’s pace. You finally make it to work and the walk from the parking lot to your desk feels like one headed down death row. You go through your daily routine and for some reason the work load just feels a bit heavier and even the day is perceived to feel longer. In the back of your mind, slowly making its way to the front is the idea of getting back to the one thing that would not let you go, your comfortable bed.

Some have this uncomfortable feeling every day of the week. Which day of the week would you say is best depicted from above? Many people would call this day Monday, yet I will call it the day of your “Second Chance”. Yes, everyday is a day of second chance; however this second chance is one like none other. I forecast Monday to be the best day of the week for many reasons. For one, it is the day that follows the days when many of us go and receive our spiritual nourishment and replenish what was exhausted during the previous week. It follows the days that we have reunited with family, friends, and those we love the most. It comes after those days that we use to simply reenergize ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually.

One may venture to ask why this day is considered the best day of the week when the other days provide so much more. This reason can be a complicated one; it also can be very simple. The day that gives many of us those waiting to exhale feelings are usually Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These days cater more to our wants and Monday caters mostly to those things we need which is not always the easiest to manage and come to grips with. Monday is the day that many of us cannot do what we want because a heavy price may have to be paid if we do. It challenges everything that we stand for and continuously tests all that we have learned over the weekend. Monday is such a great day because it allows you to recover and recoup from the turmoil and recklessness the weekend can bring. The over spending in the mall, the wear and tear on your body from the night life, the endless little league games, and other avenues that the weekend leads us down that may do more harm than good.

Take for instance a person on a diet normally has what they call, “cheat days”. These days are usually Friday and Saturday. Now on what day do they use in an attempt to get back on track, our all important Monday. Very few people commit to something in the middle of the week or at the end of the week. They would rather wait and give it a total effort on Monday.

Finally, Monday is the best day of the week because in a spiritual way it is God’s blessing to you by allowing you a second chance to make up for the mishaps you may have had on the six days prior.

From this day forth look at Monday as a day to get closer to your treasures and not a day of misfortune.  View it as a day to continue to chase those dreams and goals that were challenged by the temptations of the weekend. Let Monday be the day that you thank God for another opportunity to be better and to get closer to him by giving you six more days to test your faith, strength, and courage.

When it is finally said and done if you learn to appreciate the arrival of Monday and conquer the let down most of us have when our alarm clock speaks to us on that day you will ultimately have a better Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday which will feel even better because you have truly had a great week.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!!