Borrowed thoughts and then some

Introspection is a good practice.  Here are some thoughts lately about intentionality:

This on Pintrest and decided it was a good list, it is a part of Zen monk habits:

1. Do one thing at a time. 
2. Do it slowly and deliberately.
3. Do it completely. 
4. Do less.
5. Put space between things.
6. Develop rituals.
7. Designate time for certain things. 
8. Devote time to sitting. 
9. Smile and serve others.
10. Make cleaning and cooking become meditation. 
11. Think about what is necessary. 
12. Live simply.

Walk with purpose in this life.  Notice what exists around you.  Mindfulness is a recurring theme around me lately.  In conversations with others, in what I've been reading, and in what I've been observing.  Shouldn't we be more mindful of what we do?  Shouldn't we practice meditation?

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." Philipians 4:8

Pay attention, for we are to make an impact, but how can we if we don't know our surroundings.  How can we make a difference if we aren't truthful, and honorable  We should strive for what is right, pure, and lovely.  Aiming to be of good reputation.  Desiring to make the work we do our best, the most excellent we have to offer.