Intentionally Precise, Precisely Intentional

It's so nice to leisurely open your eyes in the morning, glance at the clock, and lay there, staring at the ceiling for a few minutes before you slide out of your bed to make your way to the pantry for a bowl of cheerios. Relaxing days without much direction are always enjoyable. Who doesn't like the freedom of just doing whatever?

What's also so nice is collapsing into bed with a triumphant sigh knowing that you really did good in the world that day. Falling asleep with gratitude in your heart, memories of smiles shared and the thrill of accomplishment is always enjoyable.

There's nothing wrong with lazy days! In my eyes, they are essential. We've got to take some time to chill and renew ourselves otherwise we'd burn out and that really doesn't end well. But today I want to let each of you know that there is such a power in living intentionally. The past few weeks have been filled with both kinds of days for me, but the ones that I am happiest with are the ones where I literally fell into bed after working all day to keep a commitment or help somebody out.

If you've taken music lessons before, you probably know the importance of staying actively engaged. If you start a piece even a little bit late, the timing of the whole thing is off. Or if you allow yourself to get sloppy halfway through, the precision that makes music so beautiful is lost. From even before you begin to play to the very last note, you have to be intentional. You've got to be mentally prepared so you can start strong and confidently. You've got to be physically prepared with your fingers on the right keys so there's no mad scramble at the beginning. It takes so much effort, but soon you find yourself mastering difficult pieces with a new-found confidence.

You can consider each day to be a new piece of music, and look at this! You're both the composer and the musician! You choose which "notes" to play and how you'll play them. Are you going to open your eyes with a smile, hop out of bed and fill your home with happiness and gratitude? Are you going to consciously choose who you want to be and hold yourself accountable for your actions? When you find yourself just coasting through the day, are you going to remind yourself of your goals and dreams and get back on track?

I promise you that if you start each day with purpose, passion, and a solid intention, everything changes. Each decision leads you precisely where you want to go, and you end each day with a deep satisfaction. Now that is always enjoyable. :)