Living with intention is not something that comes easy. There are constant distractions that fight for our attention.
As Bob Goff underlines in his book Undistracted, we are living with a massive amount of distractions:
desperate headlines
smartphone scrolling
an endless to-do list
Not to mention the nagging questions of your heart:
Am I making the right decision?
Am I with the right person?
Will my past mistakes keep me from my best future?
I am happier and mentally healthier when I follow a schedule. There’s no pressure of ”shoulds” because I know what I am doing and pour my attention on one thing at a time.
It might not seem like it, but there is freedom in being organised. There’s freedom in living with intention. Play the long game.
And how do we do that:
- Prioritise what is truly important (I am not encouraging selfishness, however, at the same time, there are moments when you need to make decisions that for others might look selfish).
- Engage in things that are worth your time.
- Get rid of clutter: mentally and physically. Fewer engagements, less buying things that you don’t need. Less is more, and less will always bring clarity.
- Protect your peace.
“If you are a person of faith, at some point you’ll need to decide whether you want to be right or if you want to be Jesus.” – Bob Goff
These are just a few things that pop into my head as I think about living with intention.
Time is so precious and annoyingly flies by so fast – how we use it is essential.
Like most humans on this planet, I live a busy life. It is what it is. And when people give me weird looks regarding my schedule, the 1st thing that comes to mind is: you should talk to some of my friends. Their days are even more insane than mine. However, in the midst of all of this, I am currently praying to see what I need to cut out from my life, what projects I need to say no to and so forth. Proverbs 31 is desired by me more than ever.
There’s a lot to say about Living with intention, but I encourage you to find your path with this. Please take a look at what works best for you.
You don’t want to look back one day and think, I should’ve lived better or done this or that.
Live life now, and live it well, with thankfulness, wisdom and joy.
Here are some pictures from our latest ”weekend adventure” – Eltham Palace – one of London’s best-kept secrets.
“We don’t need more facts to find the purpose and kindness and unselfishness we long for; we need a firmly seated faith, a few good friends, and a couple of trustworthy reminders.” – Bob Goff
Until next time ?…