Intentional Living, Joy, and Reflection

Today's conversation is about relaxing, which is part of life and can be part of your retirement. It's funny how each day, I set one key objective or thing that needs to be done. And some days, it is to Enjoy the Day. But I think it gives me intentionality and reminds me that relaxing, enjoying the day, and staying in the moment are just as important.

Do what you need to do to balance your life. I have gotten down to having three weekly key items and then just one per day. What is the key item for today? It may be art, publishing this, or just relaxing.

There is nothing I have to do that is critical to my life. Do my wife and I want to do something else or spend time together? That is more important than cleaning the garage.

Challenges vs. relaxing—I need challenges in my life. Is it a good thing to turn a regular hobby into a challenge? I think within my personality is the desire to constantly improve. That desire for improvement can be good and evil. I want to enjoy dancing, and now, it is becoming a comparison with others.

Hey John, continue to enjoy. Do it for the enjoyment—not the comparisons or one-upmanship.

Let me know down in the comments if this conversation resonates with you.