Discipline

That seems to be the word for the day... and how important it is. Can you imagine a warrior-goddess who wasn't disciplined? I can't.

There are so many different forms of discipline and I think we could benefit from learning as many of them as possible. Although the other side of discipline to consider is that it requires focus. I would even say that's part of the definition. Being undisciplined means being scattered and fragmented, lacking focus and integrity.

You have to know what's important to you and stick with it on a daily basis. That's part of what blogging is about. So today, I'm thinking about whether or not I have the right kind and right amount of discipline in my life.

Discipline is also about structure. It provides boundaries which at the same time, creates true freedom because the choices we make about our discipline and structure are made consciously. Unconsciousness is slavery, not freedom.

One of the things I do is keep a journal and a daily task list. The difficult part is making sure I accomplish all the tasks on my list. It looks like I started with 16 items on my list and I've managed to complete 7 by 1:00pm, along with some reading this morning, and eating lunch. 9 to go!