Intentional

Being intentional, or as one of our administrators is often heard saying, "Walk with a purpose."  My mind goes in two directions this morning.  Intentional as an educational instructor but also intentional in life.

​In one of my first days as a coach, someone asked me if she should put these items up on the wall,  she had found them at WalMart and they were so cute.  My instant answer was, "What is your purpose?"  Being intentional with each lesson, each test, each activity, each moment.  Each child is only given 170ish days to master content at each grade level.  There are no do overs, no retaking, no trying again.  Yes, there is reteaching and review, there is occasionally grade retention, but in most cases, a child never gets to "redo" any grade.  Teachers must know what the child knows, what they need to know, and where they are at in their understanding and application.  Be intentional.

Being intentional in life.  The old saying, "Failing to plan is planning to fail."  I agree with this is its general sense, but not in specifics as each day holds it's own surprises, twists, and turns. But it is over the long haul.  What do you want your life to have counted for?  Most likely you will be a distant memory not long after your death, as I think of my grandparents and great-grandparents, but the influence you leave will last for generations.   Be intentional.

Today, may you walk with a purpose.  As you reflect, who did you make feel special, who did you love well, who is a little better off because they crossed your path?  Be intentional. Walk with a purpose.