Holding Intent - Part VIII
Priorities
In my series of posts on holding intent I’ve talked about some of the quotes I have on my studio wall. Here’s another related to priorities:
My Take on the Parts
What: I need to identify the specific tasks, or at the minimum the next task, that will get me to my goal. Without this breakdown of the parts it’s hard to identify the next action I should take to achieve a goal. Priorities imply that there are things to choose from, I need to identify those things.
I: There is only 1 person that is in charge of me reaching my goals - and it’s me. Taking responsibility for all of my choices and actions is a huge help in reaching my goals. It is not the internet’s fault that I waste time reading email and blogs, it was my choice. If I don’t like that choice and I can change it.
Doing: If I just sit around it’s unlikely my goals will be met.
Right Now: Worrying about the future or stressing out about the past isn’t going to move me forward. It’s when I stay in the present moment I make progress.
Closer: This is a process (and not a quick one), not a destination. Doing things gets me closer to my goals but I need to be patient and enjoy the journey, because without that the goal is rather empty. For me it’s about a life time commitment to living life one day at a time with the intention to be the person I want to be and living the life I want to have each day giving my situation in that exact moment.
Ultimate Goal: If I don’t know what I want and who I want to be, it’s kind of hard to make progress in that direction.
The Universe
On Alyson Standfield’s recommendation in January I signed up to get Notes from the Universe. I love these emails each morning as they make me smile and remind me that my thoughts do become my reality. Today’s was particularly relevant to my topic:
Where are you spending your time?
Posted by Lisa in: Intent
Tagged: Alyson Stanfield, choices, goals, Intent, intention, notes from the universe, Priorities
cynthia said,
April 25, 2008 @ 7:47 am
I try to remind myself that I can’t change the past - so stop worrying about it, and the future hasn’t happened yet, so no stress - so you’re right - be in the present always. My actions today will affect the past and future.
I just signed up for the notes too and love getting the little messages in my inbox.
Sarah Jayne said,
April 26, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Many thanks for the timely reminder about working towards ultimate goals. As you say it is something you should keep in mind.
Thanks