I’m a strong sleeper these days, for the most part. And that’s something I really don’t take for granted. But there are nights when, for some unknown reason, I wake up in the middle of the night and just can’t seem to fall back asleep. Invariably, it’s within a few minutes of 4:00 a.m. I don’t know how or why, but it is. The only time it varies is in the summer, when it is sometimes at 3:00. In any case, my mind is usually working a peak capacity at these times, so I’m flush with ideas and can work through logistical and creative problems with ease. So I’m contemplating an experiment where I train myself to go to sleep much earlier (9:00 p.m. or so) and wake up at 4:00 a.m. on purpose. Then I’ll get some work done on my various projects. I’m a little worried about messing up my quality sleeping pattern, but think the potential reward could be worth it. I’ll let you know how it works out, perhaps with a 4:00 a.m. post.