The Gift of Life
Each day, we wake up with 24 sacred hours within our grasp. Twenty-four unrecoverable windows of time, where we have the blessing of experiencing life and ourselves in this human form. Spiritual prioritization is the art of honoring this gift — choosing where we place our energy and how we live our lives.
It may not always feel like it, but we do have the power to choose how we spend this opportunity — towards where and what we allocate our attention (and the more we believe in that power, the more real it becomes).
Yet with the constant buzz of modern times, and the many necessities and responsibilities that fill our days — what is left to spend?
And how do we prioritize this limited remainder before we fall asleep once more?
This is not meant to be a looming message that brings us down. Rather, it is a wake-up call — a reminder that WE ARE HERE, and that OUR TIME IS LIMITED.
Forgetting this, a lot of potential slips through our fingers. However, the more we remember, the more we value our time and appreciate each moment — and the more precious everything becomes.
The World at Our Fingertips
In addition to our limited timespan, we live in an era with more options than ever before — everything a flick of the thumb away.
With this universal access, we’ve also never been more accessible — and with that, more susceptible to influence. The world is at our doorstep, constantly fighting for our valuable attention: “join, subscribe, buy, invest.”
We strive to become healthier, wealthier, more vital, and fulfilled.
And though many options are genuinely good, many are not.
Even among what serves us, we still must discern where our limited time, money, and attention are best allocated.
Either we protect and direct our energy, or it will be pulled to the loudest or most convincing voice.
Without clear priorities, the noise consumes us. Knowing what matters, living with intention, we will flourish in the abundance of our times.
Destiny versus Free Will
“I am me, you are you, and the best we can do is to be ourselves.”
To some degree, our path is laid out for us. There is a foundation from where this lifetime begins, there is a nature to our being. We have a personality and qualities that undeniably will shape the course of our journey. Circumstances play their part, yet, within this framework, there is still a world of choice, options, and alternative routes.
And today, in this era of endless noise and distractions—as well as opportunities and possibilities—our attention is more valuable and our conscious choice more important than ever.
Priorities Change – Just Like Everything Else
This is also a good moment to pause and remember that our priorities, just as we do, continuously change. As we grow and expand through new chapters of life, our priorities naturally evolve with us.
Experience teaches us what matters: what once felt essential suddenly carries less weight, while what we once ignored can, from seemingly nowhere, become the center of our lives.
Just as the seasons shift, so too does our inner landscape.Sometimes change is slow. Years pass and certain things seem to last forever. At other times, change is instant; a sudden insight or a lightning strike of realization that affects our entire reality.This is life: dynamic, fluid, and ever-unfolding.
So be open to letting go of patterns and habits that you’ve continued simply because they’re familiar — because others are doing them, or because you’ve always done them yourself.
Dare to Question Yourself.
Honor what has been by being curious about who you are today, because this lays the foundation of tomorrow.
The Art of Spiritual Prioritization in Daily Life
Remembering that our time is limited, the world is at our doorstep, and options are infinite. We were dealt a hand in life, yet we decide how we play it – there is such a thing as free will, if we dare to believe it. And priorities change; we live today, not yesterday.
Now, with your feet on the ground, with an open mind, be honest with yourself. Question your beliefs, behaviours, attitudes — and everything that shapes your life.
Why do I do what I do, and how does it make me feel?
Examples:
How do I feel before, during, and after exercise?
How do I feel before, during, and after I indulge—in a certain food, drink, or impulse?
How do I feel before, during, and after I speak my mind or share my feelings?
When we remember time is sacred and attention is precious, choice becomes clearer — and life becomes more vivid. Be curious. Allow yourself to explore your inner world. Meet yourself in new ways and be open to what you do not know.
From Reaction to Response — Turning Charge into Choice
We live in an interconnected world where numerous factors play their part. Life throws us curveballs. People are different. We all have bright moments and difficult ones. This is part of the show. We can’t stop the rain, but we do have the freedom to choose our attitude.
We can react and retract, or we can pause and respond — and the more we choose harmony and peace over pride and being right; the more we shape the course of our lives and the atmosphere around us accordingly.
With intention, pay attention to your state of being. Stop being a pawn in the system and a victim of circumstance. Catch yourself in the moment of charge and agitation. Become aware of your tendency to react and learn to control your impulses.
Pause. Breathe. Feel. Then ask yourself:
When do I react?
Why do I react?
What patterns and habits no longer serve me?
Knowing what I know now, how will I choose next time?
Intention and Values
Again, it is crucial that these questions are guided by our intentions and our core values. If not, they lack direction, and the answers may be misleading.
Without intention – the why – there is no conscious awareness to direct our attention.
Intention gives direction; values give stability.
For example, if our intention is to be healthy and energized, and our values include integrity and authenticity, our priorities will reflect that.
But if our main intention is simply to have fun and let loose, our choices and the results they create will naturally differ.
We are not defining things as good or bad—merely recognizing that the baseline of our decisions determines the outcomes of our lives. The stronger the foundation, the stabler the structure — as the roots are nourished, the flower blossoms.
When we understand this relationship, our choices stop being random and begin to align with what truly matters in the present—not merely what once did. And the more we pay our attention to what matters, the more we become aware of what we actually need.
With your intentions present and values aligned, ask yourself:
How do my actions affect my state of being —and is that aligned with what I have decided for myself?
How do my choices affect my life — and are they aligned with the vision I hold for it?
Spiritual Prioritization in a World of Endless Choice
When considering a program, event, or any investment of time, money, and energy, ask yourself:
• Is it aligned with my goals, core values, and vision for myself?
• Do I trust the provider — are they living what they are preaching?
• Will it create long-term value?
Finally, considering your available time, determination, and capacity:
• Am I truly ready to commit?
Because if you are — go ahead and give it your all. Judgement may arise, doubt and frustration may work to pull you down, but that doesn’t define the story; it’s just part of the experience.
As you’ve committed with integrity and in alignment with your values, the surrender will bring clarity on the other side. When the course is done and the mission is completed, then look back, integrate, and evaluate.
When we are truly committed and follow through to the end, we receive the real feedback from our efforts — we grow accordingly, and our priorities become clearer with each deliberate action.
Now, are you ready to prioritize? What changes will you make in your life?
What is outdated and ready to be released — and what is waiting for your newfound inspiration?
Share in the comments — Join the Conversation.
THANK YOU FOR READING – A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
I am glad that you resonate with these words and that they continue to expand their reach. I do my best to explain ideas and concepts clearly enough to keep you engaged—without adding too much and boring you away.
It’s a fine line I’m still learning to navigate, and I’d appreciate your help. If you have a moment, please leave a comment or two with your reflections and feedback—that will mean the world to me.
Feel free to point out anything unclear or that is lacking context. Question the ideas if they do not make sense or if you see them differently.
As my intention is to add as much value as possible, it aids me greatly to know what might be missing from your point of view—your comments guide me toward where to shine more light.
Like you, I’m on a personal path of discovery, expansion, and awakening. And though this journey conceals various blessings in disguise, it’s oftentimes challenging. Yet together we’re stronger: as you grow, I grow; light touches light, vision ignites, and the more we see, the more we’re able to shine.
We are all on our own sacred path, yet as one advances we all benefit.
