What does it mean to know what is essential in your life?

 
"Only when we know what is essential can we know what is possible.”  A profound thought from the late Leo Buscaglia that we should all take seriously.

 

One of the most difficult tasks we undertake is to understand what is essential for our goals to come to fruition.  To see the essential ingredients in any process is to see clearly and to distill your thinking to the essence of what is necessary.  When you do this you bring richness to your life that you deserve and should expect for yourself.

 

What then does it mean to know what is essential?  First is means to be complete in your assessment.  Most of all you must bring integrity to this process. 

 

It is very easy to consider as an essential activity something that you do simply because you need positive affirmation for yourself.  This type of behavior can be self destructive and needs to be honestly evaluated to see if it serves a positive or negative purpose.

 

It is also important to consider the time you need for play and contemplation.  We all need quite and relaxing time to remain vital and alive as we reach for our goals.

 

Think of what you need to serve yourself and others. Consider what is essential carefully.  Be honest an open with yourself.  Don’t wait to begin.  The fulfillment you are seeking is waiting for you to embark on the journey.

 

Sister Veronica

 

04/10