to-do lists versus intentions

many of us start the day with a to do list. if that works for you – great. if that often leaves you a little lackluster, or if you’re looking for something else, try this: a list of intentions. then see how that compares to a to-do list.

today’s intentions

i want to feel good. i want to nod and say to myself, yup, how i feel right now, that feels just right.

i want to be able to say to myself with a grin on my face: done that! that always comes after i’ve accomplished something.

i want to make a meaningful connection with someone i care about. as we’re being together, to do/be what it takes to have that feeling of satisfaction and depth.

i want to be open and aware as much as possible. heart, eyes, mind, hands, arms – open and aware.

i want to feel light in body, mind and spirit.

should fear and discomfort join me, i want to look them in the eye.

i want to contribute something good to someone’s life.

now let’s compare this to this:

today’s to do list

phone mabel.

do the vacuuming.

finish the article for jenna.

make an appointment with arthur, dr. blanch and josephine.

send out last month’s invoices.

remind sarah of her deadline.

make a preliminary plan for QT’s project.