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My Goals for 2011

I have decided that to write down all of the goals I have for 2011 is quite a daunting task. So I have decided to break it down by writing 3 goals per day. This is today’s list.

1. Get leaky roof fixed (Spring)
   
2. Get washer hooked up (Spring). Right now, my dryer is hooked up and I use it daily, but to actually wash the clothes I have to take them across the street to the neighbors and then bring them home to dry. It is not too much of a bother because I live in a trailer park and it is a very short distance, but with my physical problems it is by no means an easy task.
   
3. Paint the living room and stencil butterflies along the top of the walls (I will begin this by purchasing one thing I will need per week until all supplies are ready.)

Today’s Thoughtful Blog.

Mind is the forerunner of all actions. All deeds are led by mind, created by mind. If one speaks or acts with a serene mind, happiness follows, As surely as one’s shadow. – Dhammapada

    Today is day 2 of practicing having a serene mind and concentrating my efforts with mindful attention. I have accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. It just goes to show me that trying to multitask is really the wrong way to go about getting a great number of things accomplished. Instead of getting a lot done, you get a lot of nothing done. It feels good to see that most of the things on my list of daily adventures is crossed off. I say daily adventures instead of chores just because it is more up lifting.

    One task that is still to be done on my list is to write down my goals for 2011. I know I have said in the past to live in the present moment but for me, if I don’t have my goals listed then I tend to run around in circles and wonder what to do next. I have an EASIER time focusing on the present moment activities if I know what those activities are. It is like building a house. You don’t just put windows and boards together, you have a plan. You can focus on the details as you go if you know what the plan is. Does that make sense? I will most likely blog my list once I have it completed. My intent is to complete the list before 8 pm est.

Until then,

Be mindful and content J

Mind is the forerunner of all actions. All deeds are led by mind, created by mind. If one speaks or acts with a corrupt mind, suffering follows, as the wheel follows the hoof of an ox pulling a cart. –Dhammapada

Sometimes I get so frustrated when my kids are bickering or simply being mean to each other. I try to stay calm but sometimes I fail. I think that it is important to remain mindful during these times and work harder at settling disputes rather than becoming a part of the problem. That is my first thoughts of what I will accomplish for the year 2011. I am going to practice mindfulness every day in everything I do. I do realize that sometimes it is easier to just keep back and pretend that it isn’t happening but that isn’t going to solve the problems either.