Rule of life..or Rhythm of life

In my spiritual disciplines for leadership class we are in the process of deveolping our "Rule of Life." The "Rule" was developed over time by the Benedictine order of Monks. Now before you go running off thinking that the monastics are little robed, nutty, hermits...breathe. Ineed the "Rule" is something that is actually very beneficial for all of us on every side of Christian theology and practice. To form your "rule" all you need to do is write down all of the things that you do on a regular basis...your daily routine if you will. Notice carefully the things that you do out of obligation and the things you do out of choice. My list includes things like...STUDY (goes with out saying), blogging, prayer, going to the grocery, walking the hills of Berkeley, a good morning cup of coffee etc...you get the idea. Now as you look at all of the activities you take part in, even the smallest ones in your mind, look at your intention behind the action. Is it life giving? Is it a chore? Is it something done to nourish your physical body, or to nourish your spirit? The key word in your "rule" will be INTENT. As a spiritual practice, those activities that enliven your spirit, or your "walk with God" are the ones that will become your spiritual Rule of Life. It sounds easy...and it is...but it will take some deep soul searching. Remember...INTENT. Be intentional about your spiritual life...it WILL PAY OFF. For those of you in recovery of anykind, this is alot like your honest moral inventory with a twist. I am home in Vegas this weekend, my first since coming to Holy Hill. For those CLC family members, I will see you in church on Sunday. It will be good to be home with my tribe for refueling for a couple more weeks of school....Remember...INTENT!!!!!!