As I was typing today I found myself pausing for a moment. I was typing so fast and realized that I don't give any thought to what my fingers are doing or what keys they're landing on. It's as if my fingers are on autopilot. I know my brain is directing them, but it's not until I slow down and give thought to every keystroke that I realize how habitual my typing has become. I really don't even think about it.
We usually think of habits as bad things. Though as I thought about my habitual typing, I wondered how many things in my life might become just as second-nature as typing. If I made exercise, prayer, patience, and similar things a daily habit, would they become automatic, just like typing? It seems that most days I have to muster the energy to cook, clean, exercise, read, balance the checkbook, etc. I guess I'm just wondering how my life might look it I were more dedicated to making certain things a daily habit. I guess I would lose some spontaneity, but I think I'll take good daily habits over spontaneity any day. I'll keep you posted.
