Increasing My Intensity

It’s become apparent over the last few weeks that I’m not doing enough. It’s been okay to stay about the same, but my intensity must increase to get ahead. The same vigor and zest for life isn’t enough for living life. I’ve been in survival mode. I haven’t been living. There’s a distinct difference. I have to increase my intensity.

Intensity is derived from intense, meaning of extreme force, degree, or strength. Also having or showing strong feelings or opinions, extremely earnest or serious. From the Latin meaning “high strung” or “stretched” or “strained” I can say my life hasn’t been that over these last few months. Hence my lack of intensity is a by-product of comfort.

When I spoke with Daniel a few weeks ago, he said my daily income goal didn’t seem like much of a stretch. As I’m writing this, his words ring true. I haven’t been stretched or strained and I’ve become more comfortable with the laxed day to day doldrum of my existence. It may very well be time to become uncomfortable once more. It may be time to pack up and leave this place. Time will tell.

Today, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, I am grateful that:

I’m realizing it’s time to leave. I’ve been here too long. It’s time to put together a game plan for travelling and expanding. For stretching and straining. For increasing my intensity.

I’m willing to stretch. Part of what’s uncomfortable is walking away from those I’ve known for decades. I’ve done it for a few weeks and now a few years. This next iteration will be for much longer.

Imagery of what’s next is popping into my mind. Not with the intensity of Brazil, but more cloudy and convoluted. It’ll be interesting how these images form and solidify into the plane of existence.

Are you existing or living?

Are you stretched and strained?

How can you increase your intensity?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!