Here’s what I have learned: I must formulate a clear intention in my mind about what I want to accomplish and who I want to be.  Without a clear intention and by extension, a plan to support that intention, I will remain stagnant. In the same place as I was the day before.  I will never achieve my goals.  Lacking a clear intention and a plan for implementation also means that I will live my life reactively and frantically. Not pursuing my dreams and goals purposefully, but reacting to what I encounter in life. Responding to another’s direction instead of charting my own course.

Are we not the captain of our own ship? How can we navigate without intention and purpose? Not successfully I am sure.  A favorite quote (origin unknown – if you know the source, tell me please): “Thoughts have power. Poor thoughts create poor results.” Get clear about your intentions. Be intentional. Be purposeful. Captain your ship.