To be well-ordered our day must be balanced and our priorities must be set straight. A well-ordered day includes a mix of activities but will focus on the most important projects that need to be completed. Efficiency will be the result.
Often we’re torn between tasks needing to be done, requests from others for a slice of our time (and energy), and housework – there’s always that! I usually put requests from others near the top of my priority list – especially if those others are relatives needing help, however that can be overdone. One should never become a doormat always doing for others and giving no time to personal creative projects. Balance is needed because creativity is food for our souls. The value of creative projects should never be ignored. Ever.
Quiet meditation and prayer will help us prioritize our lives. Give five or fifteen minutes to silence and see what comes to mind. Those projects that nag most at you, that may even cause long-lasting pangs of guilt, do them first. Get them out of the way so you can enjoy the rest of your life. Make a guilt list. Anything on that list needs to be done right away. Don’t let the bad thoughts linger. You deserve peace of mind.
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Note: I chose the “Well-Ordered Day” topic today because the date is “8-9-10″ (August 9, 2010). Order is called for!