The Power of Intent

I have been thinking a lot lately about the power of acting with intention, and how it can have an influence on your life.  When broken down to a molecular level everything we do must be done with a purpose, that is the essence of human existence.  Imagine going through life so carefree that there is no rhyme or reason to what is being done, or said... I imagine a world of total chaos.  But then again, isn't that what we are experiencing today?

Think about the world around you; the people of influence, the decision makers... why are THEY doing what they are doing?  Can't come up with anything... that's because even they do not know.  We live in a world where there is no longer intent or purpose, everything has become carefree and "loose".  Now, don't get me wrong, there is freedom in being relaxed and easy going, to an extent.  But when it really matters, when emotions, feelings, behaviors, and actions are at stake it is time to take the reigns and gain control.  The funny thing about control however, is that we don't have it, or at the very least have such limited control it is easy to give up and feel worthless.  Well here is the good news, we are not worthless, and we should not give up!

Living with intention invites a level of accountability into our lives.  When we start living with intent people stand up and take notice, and it is this recognition that drives us further towards success.  This cannot start at a grand level, and shouldn't, that is way to daunting of a task.  In order to affect large change we must first act small.  The first step in living with intent is to invite order into our lives, but start small so as not to become overwhelmed.

Consider this; start in your own home, with one section of one room.  Maybe it's a closet, maybe it's under the bed wherever, just start with SOMETHING.  Clean it, organize it, throw it away do whatever it is you need to do with that section of the room, and do it with intent.  After the small section is done, finish the room.  When the room is finished take care of another room, then another, then the house... before you know it we will be out in the streets helping our neighbors.  We will be working together, with intent, to better our street, our block, our neighborhood.  Then it wont take long for neighborhoods to join together, towns, cities... and it all started with that neglected closet in the spare bedroom.

The point is this, when people act with intent they can affect change.  It is the intense people who have drive and dedication that come together and move mountains.  There is no room for the complacent and the carefree.  Everyday I hear talk of change, and I look around at see others looking to everyone else to start... well stop looking and start acting.  And in everything you do, whether it be action, speaking, or most importantly loving... do it with the best intentions at heart, and watch the world around you change.

155 Days

That's how much time I have until my 30th birthday... and there is so much I want to accomplish.

Earlier I introduced myself, now I want to take a minute to outline my plan.  On my birthday I will be competing in my 2nd Tough Mudder... this is a big deal for me.  I have a lot of memories wrapped around my 1st Tough Mudder (I participated in it on the weekend of my honeymoon with my ex-wife).  I figured since life is all about starting over and making new memories I might as well do something for myself on my birthday, and a significant birthday at that.  In essence that day is going to serve as my re-birth into life.  New decade, new life, new adventures, and new people.  So... everyday between now and then is going to serve as preparation for my "second coming".  My intention is to chronicle my journey between now and then, and share them with all of you... and I will even go as far as to ask you to join me on my journey!  Read my story, train with me, sweat with me, bleed with me... and then compete with me!  Why not?!

So today is the day, the beginning of a new adventure.  Over the next 155 days I will go through physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions that will serve to better myself and the world around me.

Stay tuned for the next episode....

Hello all!  I am officially less than 6 months away from my 30th birthday, and as the next major milestone in my life comes racing towards me I decided I would use a public forum to document my thoughts, feelings, desires, and fears.  But first off, allow me to introduce myself...

**Fair warning... much of my writing will include sarcasm that may come off intense but is always intended to be humorous.  If you take me too seriously you will be offended :)

I am a pretty normal guy for the most part.  I graduated college, got a real job and am now just trying to get through each day being the best man I can be.  I am a Christian man who puts God first in everything he does.  I try to stay active, play soccer 4 nights a week, and have a great group of friends.  Sure there are some things missing from the equation but I always say... in due time I will become whole once again.

My twenties have certainly been a wild ride!  There was college, then dropping out of college, then going back to college and finally getting my degree.  Despite the tragic ending I survived my first marriage, escaping relatively unscathed (Some of my ramblings will make reference to this event... stay tuned!)  In all reality I can look back at my twenties as the decade of learning lessons, and as I approach my thirties I feel strong, confident, and ready to make good decisions and start living life the right way.  After all, I try to never make the same mistake twice :)

So that's my introduction.... take it or leave it.

I intend for my blog to be more of a journey than anything else.  So come join me... we will laugh together, we will cry together, and maybe... just maybe... we will become friends :)