You may be surprised to find yourself lost in thought today when you are supposed to be focusing on domestic chores or work duties. Though you may be facing a full agenda, this can nonetheless be the perfect time to nurture your contemplative side. However, you will likely accomplish more with your musings if you take a focused approach when reflecting upon your past, present, and future. Consider today what you currently hope to accomplish and what you dreamed of achieving in the past, and then compare the two. You may discover that your goals do not quite correspond with your values. You can deal with this dichotomy by using it as an opportunity to consciously reformulate your aspirations.

Taking time out of our busy schedules to engage in purposeful reflection allows us to make certain our lives are on track and that we are living in accordance with our values. Regular periods of self examination are necessary because they provide us with a means of ensuring that we have not become mired in a humdrum routine. We can assess our goals, altering those that are no longer representative of our preferences and reaffirming our dedication to those that are still important to us. In this way, we foster growth in our inner- and outer-world lives as we act as active stewards of our development. When we see some part of ourselves that no longer serves us, we can divest ourselves of it. As you reflect upon your life today, you will find you have the power to enrich your existence through your choices.