We do what we value

That's my profound lesson for the day.

As someone who spends far too much time talking and perhaps too much time thinking (though I really can't think of any better use of anyone's time than thinking), today this was my conclusion.

If you are concerned that you are not getting things done in your life that you care about, as I am, then this little bit of wisdom and common sense is for you.

We do what we value. Meaning, if you care about it, you're doing something about it. If you care about it more than the other things you're doing, that is. Meaning, if you want to see what you really care about in the world and not just what you say you care about, then you might take a look at what you're doing. Because that, apparently, is what you really care about because that's what you've been busy spending your time on.

We do what we value. If there's something in my life I want or need done and its not getting done, well then perhaps that's a sign that I either I really don't care about it, or, more likely, that I need to assess or rearrange my priorities and figure out what it is that I really want or need to do with my time and then do that thing.

It's so simple isn't it? But it's actually an important bit of common sense for a book-smart fellow like me.

Lately, I've cared about choosing and being responsible for my life as a matter of my own free will and free choice. So I've been prioritizing my freedom (and my responsibilities) this summer. But I want to use that freedom for something purposeful. And that doesn't come because someone made you do it. That's what someone says when they really don't care about something, but they're gonna do it anyway. It's also what people say when they really don't care if others care about something, they just want to make people do it whether they care about it or not (a foolish and shortsighted path to change, if you ask me; changing hearts and minds is where it's at if you don't want something to succeed beyond your lifetime and involvement, but I don't even have a Ph.D., so what do I know).

Right now, what I value is draining my organic macaronni and cheese which is undoubtedly sticking to the pan on my stove. And then I'm going about the business of prioritizing my life, for real. Figuring out what I really value.

Love,
Ben