The Art of Tuning In

"Men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause,

and do many things of their own free will,

and bring to pass much righteousness."

D&C 58:27

When I saw that Jen, my good buddy over at Denton Sanatorium, was doing her annual "pick a word that defines your goal" blog hop, I remembered what a hard time I had picking my word last time and felt a bit unequal to the task. That's why I was so relieved when she described her aspiration with a phrase instead...a five-word one with plenty of ways to go. For some reason, that feels easier for me, a concept instead of a keyword.

So, in the unlikely event you haven't already figured it out, what I want to be this year is tuned in...not only to people but to things, experiences, and life in general. I want to be more present in every moment, with a conscious awareness of needs, notions, and nuances. I want to be the person who takes time to watch and actually see, listen and actually hear...and not just when it's easy or convenient. I want to be engaged––fully, at all times, and in every way available to me.

What I don't want to be is someone who's just going through the motions, calling it in, or standing on the sidelines. I want the joy of being out there in the trenches––an active, eager, and reliable participant. I want the blessings of being a person the Lord (and others) can count on to be not only ready and willing but wise and respectful. I want to "get it" and I want to "do it."

I want to be tuned in, to others, to myself, and to God.

I want to be tuned in physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

I am not meant to watch from a distance or to fade into the distance.

Life is too rich for that!

And I don't want to let getting older get in my way.

=)

{be a force}