Planning
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. ~ Psalm 20:4
Getting Things Done daily action plan: How am I going to praise and honor Him and help build and grow His kingdom today?
Above all else, remember this passage:
Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"
Matthew 22: 36-39
Heart
Relationships
Mind
Learning and Growth
Body
Health and Nutrition
Soul
Presence with God
Simplicity is clarity. And clarity is a beautiful feeling.
The journey is, from the bottom up; heart, mind, body and spirit. The heart is what connects us. We are social creatures in need of others. The mind is what controls our actions and what we do. The body is our vessel. Without taking care of it, we don’t think clearly and we have no way to support our family. Spirit is the foundation on which all others cannot be if it is not at the forefront and our main focus.
Balance and focus of these four principles are key to eternal joy, health, and success.
When in balance, we are rich in our relationships, rich in giving, rich in all we do and are. We are at our best when we are in balance and these principles are in focus. The focal point is at the intersection of these principles. When we are out of balance, we fall short. We are not ourselves and cannot be the person we need to be.
Focus – Concentrate on one thing at a time. Do it well. Priorities: Covey’s idea of “big rocks before small rocks.”
Quality over quantity. It’s not enough to do something many times but rather do it with purpose and intention.
Do your best to achieve these points below. Realize one will not be able to achieve every goal and that failure may occur in some areas.
Heart
God, self, family
Volunteer – don’t take on more than you can give
Give generously of your time when you do. Make the time with others count.
Focus on people – not the phone. Not the TV
Fiscally – be a good steward to money. Give to those in need. Ask if the expense is an investment in people.
Mind
Read, write, learn
Take time for hobbies: reading, hiking, biking, water activities
Organize for simplicity and clarity
Take time to clear the mind and think. Spend time outside.
Fiscally – Spend wisely on books, classes, and hobbies. Ask if the expense is good for the mind and mental health.
Body
Health, Nutrition, and Fitness
Take pride in what you put into your body. Be responsible with harmful foods and drugs.
Simplicity. Plan meals. Have food and drink in the house that is healthy.
Spend more time outside. Walk, Bike, Paddle board
Fiscally – Put dollars towards priorities. Ask if the expense is good for a healthy life.
Soul
Simplicity
Know your surroundings. Know God. Talk to Him. Be one with Him.
Spend more time outside. Enjoy nature.
Meditate. Let the spirit in.
Fiscally – Be responsible. Make sure your dollars are going to those things that important. Ask if the expense is good for the soul.