Very recently, I've decided to re-evaluate my goals and dedications. I went to a karate leadership conference where we were asked to memorize a statement of what a leader is. "A leader is someone who has the ability, confidence and dependability to influence their environment, including others, in a positive manner." I realized in my own life that I have been blessed with ability and confidence but have not been as dependable as I thought I should be. As I've been pondering this, a notion was brought to my attention in church. I needed to re-evaluate my dedications. Which brings me to open this blog, my thoughts of life.
My main purpose of this blog will be to research important aspects in my life and share my findings to improve my life.
What are our most important dedications in life? I first start with what is the definition to dedicated. One definition is a person devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty (giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution)
or integrity (the state of being whole and undivided). I loved the definition of integrity, being undivided. I know that I have divided my dedication. I love to learn and have dedicated myself to learn a new language, better develop my skill at karate, and pursue my love of riding. After finding these definitions, I have come to the realization that I may be splitting myself and spreading myself too thin.
However, where is my time being split? Too much of my time is taken lounging on a couch letting a story be told through television. I know that it is something that can be changed, I've experienced it. At one time, I had decided to cut it out of my life, I lasted all of 2 weeks. In those two weeks I found my mind was awakened!! I could think clearly, comprehend better the language I was striving to learn and retain more skill of karate. I would ask, how many hours do you spend watching someone else's creative thoughts fill your mind? I'm saying that it has to go completely, however it is something that should be controlled. With this I've decided to open my mind again to discovery of my own imagination. Re-dedicate myself to learning.
I would love to hear thoughts or goals that you would like to share.
Media can be a tool for awakening as well, but only if we are conscious, and very thoughtful of what it is we are taking in. Otherwise, it is a numbing distraction. Love you!
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