Day 3,259

Growth:

Over the past few weeks the mindset of intentional living has come up many times. Knowing what’s important to us, setting goals in those directions, focusing energy and effort towards those goals, sacrificing that which gets in the way of that progress, and yet retaining the flexibility to adjust as life throws us curveballs as it always does. Living intentionally towards that goal seems to live to a more purposeful life than drifting along with wherever life seems to go, following the path of least resistance. When we know our goals the paths seem to be so much more clear.

Appreciation:

Another seemingly ongoing theme, always nice sharing dinner and a great conversation with friends! This evening we hit downtown La Crosse with some friends we hadn’t spent time with in over a year. So much fun catching up on the past year, so many laughs, great food, and awesome conversation!

Presence:

As soon as I got to the office this morning I opened up my windows to soak up the fresh air. While I worked in the quiet building before anyone else arrived a wildly serene storm rolled in and filled my office with the sound of raindrops and thunder. Such a wonderful moment to pause, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the majesty of nature – all while standing at my desk in an office. Little pockets of nature surround me, I need only look for and appreciate them.

Thanks!!!