intentional

intentional

that word keeps popping up

almost as if it is looking for a home

so I have decided 

to adopt it this year as my "word"

I want to be intentional:

as I sort through the "stuff" in my home during this remodeling

      do I like it? 

      does it still "fit"?

      does it serve a purpose? 

      if yes, keep it, if not, pitch or donate it

with my purchases

      stop and think before buying

      do I need it?
      if yes, do I need it now?

      if yes, do I have something I can repurpose?

      

in my reading

      through the Bible for the first time in a very long time

      for daily spiritual growth

      of fiction for relaxation

      of nonfiction for intellectual growth

with my internet useage

       cut down on senseless scrolling

       reduce mindless game playing 

       resume writing curriculum

       skype with Deborah's family on a regular basis 

in caring for my physical body

        make better food choices

        drink more water

        walk every day

        get more sleep

with how I see myself

        mentally

        emotionally

        physically

        spiritually

                

in my relationships, especially in my relationships

       with God

       with family

       with friends 

       with people I see in passing  

living intentionally

will not be an easy discipline to implement

but I think the benefits

will far outweigh the struggles 

to make intentionality part of my DNA