We can simply sit back and follow routines, ideas, people and places we're comfortable with or we can make some time to think deeply about who we are and where we are headed. To be more intentional gives us the opportunity to live a life that's perhaps more valuable, fascinating and positive.
As I thought of the role of intention in what we do this morning, I thought about the routines we employ at home and how we might change those routines to be more intentional in ways that make life valuable, fascinating, positive. What can we do?
How do you spend your dollars?
Most of us have limited dollars to spend, and how we spend those dollars makes a difference. Today, challenged with a rather expensive proposition, I thought about how we might move our dollars in different directions to afford that event. I decided that rather than birthday presents, I'd use that money to afford what I believe will be a more exciting and interesting event that brings the family together in a special way. We can often be more creative and intentional with the way we spend our money to afford some incredible experiences.
How do you spend your time?
Some may believe that when we're too intentional about our time, we lack spontaneity, however to be intentional about time often means that you can engage in experiences that are truly life enriching. Good research and planning can place you in incredible life places, so for the most part, I believe that a loose-tight attitude towards how we spend our time creates terrific opportunities for good living.
Who are you?
To be intentional, we need to have a good sense of who we are and who we are not. Lately I've found myself recognizing a lot of jobs that I could not or would not do. Knowing what is not a fit for us is as important as knowing what is a fit for us. It's very important to think about who you are and what you want.
Where are you headed?
It is essential that you have some sense of where you are headed and what you want? Take time to visualize your ideal life for this year, in five years and ten years down the road. What is it that means the most to you and who do you want to be?
An intentional life gives us the chance to live a good life. Make the time to be intentional. Onward