Preparation, Planning, and Action
Yesterday I wrote about destiny. I provided the origin of the word and a few reasons for establishing or making firm your choice. I further emphasized the importance of deciding compared to choosing. One eliminates other options and for most of us when we don’t have a choice, we will do what’s needed no matter what. That’s a quick recap which I don’t typically do, but it’s not yesterday and it’s time to move forward.
After you’ve made a decision and eliminated other options, the journey becomes much simpler and I’ll cover that a bit further down the road. This morning though, we’ll discuss preparation, planning, and putting it into action. To make ready is a fairly straightforward definition. You may think like I once did that preparation is about planning. If you had said that to me a few years ago, I would have agreed. Today, I know I have to make more than just an action plan.
Today, I’m aware my entire being needs to be made ready. I’m physically capable of being the person, but not ready. I’m mentally capable of being the person, but not ready. I’m talking about moving with certainty towards your future self. Envisioning who you will become. How will you dress? Where will you live? How will you travel? Are you alone? If not, who will you travel with? Where will you dine? These are the types of things I’m referencing, because whether you can see it or not, plan means to arrange in advance. If you don’t know these things and a few others, how on earth will you get there?
I’ve been ad hoc prepping and planning. It hasn’t been comprehensive, in part because I couldn’t see it and the other part was I didn’t know I needed to. You can bypass my frustration in this phase of your journey. You can be more exhaustive, more comprehensive from the very start. Fumbling around and gradually discovering these things is one way, or you can avoid the things I’ve done, that you don’t like. You can repeat the things I have done that you do like. “...and it doesn’t have to be your experience” is my addition to the old adage, experience is the best teacher.”
As things come into mind and you gain clarity, people and events will begin to fall into place. For instance, I’ve found my new place in the city. I’m temporarily living in a nearby location while it’s being built, but the funny thing is, I haven’t bought the place yet. I’ve met my personal chef and his father, we live in the same building now. My chef started his first year of culinary school and by the time he finishes his education, I’ll be able to offer him a position. It may appear grandiose or even delusional and it may very well be that you are correct. But on the off chance that I’m correct, I’ve prepared and planned for the moment. Have you?
Today, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, I am grateful that: