With Intent to THRILL

Arriving at & leaving Thursday night's Cairnwood by Candlelight  were the two most unexpected moments at the delightful event.

On our way into the delightful event, I had the great good fortune to spot a shooting star, right over Cairnwood.  A hushed, beautiful sight.

One the way out, I spotted a quote from Walter Childs about John Pitcairn.  Mr. Childs noted how, when John Pitcairn thought something was worthwhile and it engaged his interest, he acted on it.  (~ not the actual words, but the idea ~ )  

That observation lit up my mind in much the same way the shooting star blazed against the night sky.

How often do I, like so many other well-meaning people, find something of interest, think to myself, "Gee, that would be worth doing," then move onto whatever's next.  Or the interest might linger  in my mind, even come up repeatedly over days, months, even years.  Whichever the response, the end result is almost always (8 times out of 10) the same - no energies are actually invested, zip actually gets DONE.

Thinking about that quote gave me new insights into a persistent challenge in my life:  Knowing the key difference between something I consider worthwhile & of interest ~ and ~ things I find worth my full attention & engage my focus, not just my temporary attention.  

What is the difference between being well-intentioned, which seems to fit the majority of folks kicking around this planet are, and setting good intentions, a la John Pitcairn?

What would it take for me to live a genuinely intentional life - not merely "well" - one in which I am ACTIVELY and CONSISTENTLY engaged?  One where I consistently live with an intent to thrill?

Step ONE:  know the difference between things that are interesting & worthwhile and those that engage my interest & are worthy of my time, that deserve my energy & action.