The Life You're Living.......

I’ve been thinking today about my good friend and my aunt…..both of whom taught me a lot about having fun. They knew the importance of doing everyday things with a spirit of fun and sacredness…..although I’m not sure that either of them would have thought of it that way….as sacred. And, I don’t remember either of them wondering aloud “Am I on the right path?” or “What is the meaning of my life?”

They were living each moment to its fullest. It wasn’t just in the big things like family, meaningful work and travel. It was in the little things….. the time before dinner….sitting down to listen and talk with family or friends…..using cloth napkins at every meal….lighting a candle for dinner – even when there are no guests.

I think they just lived each day with intention. Having the ability to live that way can energize and fulfill us while enhancing the lives of those around us.

One of the best ways to live your life with intention is to listen to yourself and others deeply. What resonates for you? I’ve decided I don’t want to wake up when I’m 70 and discover that I’ve been living someone else’s life. I want to be what God has created me to be….fully myself.

Living with intention doesn’t mean, of course, that we will be spared from mistakes or suffering; however, it does mean that we have been involved in making our lives more soulful.

What kind of intentional rituals can you create that will give you energy? An exercise that has been helpful for me is to imagine myself 20 years from now…..what would that 87 year old woman be telling me? What kind of advice would she be giving me on how to be living my life right now? Try it – imagine yourself 20 years from now. What would that older you be telling you? Make some notes and refer back to them often. I'd love for you to share with me and other readers.

Living your life with intention isn’t easy……is it worth doing? Absolutely!