Blog categorized as Being Intentional

There’s a reason we admire those who show up early, keep promises to themselves, and follow through, especially when no one’s watching. This is because self-discipline is the quiet force behind every meaningful achievement. It’s not flashy. It’s not always fun. But it is always essential.

As I have ...

Many times when we reach success, and we're on top of that podium, in whatever walk of life it may be, we oftentimes feel as though we've learned it all, right? We feel like we're on top of the world and the only thing left to do from here is to celebrate. Which we definitely should do! We need that...

Yesterday morning, I found a little fledgling robin stuck in my window well. It had been there for at least a day or two, hopping around among the dry leaves, looking lost and vulnerable. The mama robin chirped and flew nearby, while her fledgling remained stuck—just steps away from freedom, but sti...

Yesterday, as Janson and I were getting ready for the day, we heard a knock on our bedroom door. Immediately following, a folded up piece of paper slid beneath the crack between the door frame and the carpet.

This is what we found:

One of our nine year old twins had intricately folded a piece of pa...

Procrastination is the silent thief of time. Whether it’s a report due next week, laundry piling up, or that workout you’ve been meaning to start “tomorrow,” we all fall into the trap of putting things off. But understanding why we procrastinate, and how to stop procrastinating, can transform the wa...

Lately, I’ve realized I need to start practicing mindfulness more intentionally. I've been incredibly distracted each day. My mind has been everywhere except where it needs to be, and I’m pretty sure it’s leading me to early onset dementia at the ripe old age of 42. I’m forgetting everything because...

Have You Learned How to Simplify Life?

The month of May always seems to be one of the busiest months of the year here in the Pace home. As I look at the full calendar ahead of us, I am already wondering if it's possible to slow down and simplify life.

Our kids are in the thick of it all, which means...

Traycen's Courage to Face His Fears Inspired Me

A couple weeks ago, our 14-year-old boy, Traycen, was asked to share a short message with our church congregation. It would only need to be four or five minutes long. But to a 14-year-old boy, talking for five minutes straight can be near impossible to...

Quote:

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Question:

If I keep doing what I’m doing today, will I be the person I want to be by the end of the year?

Thought:

Recently, while traveling to San Diego, California, I decided to do an experiment and du...