Woke up early again this morning. This time it was way before my alarm clock. Something inside of me was driven to sit down and write… anything… to express myself and the thoughts bouncing in my mind. Many of you, as you settle down into the 10 minute challenge, will start thinking about exactly when you’ll find the time to spend to fulfill your commitment. 

By making yourself mindful of a commitment, you’ll start discovering pockets of time you never knew existed. It might be a spare moment while waiting in line at a grocery store, a quiet lull during a mid-morning coffee break or maybe a silent pause between putting the kids to bed and settling down for the evening. Prepare yourself for these moments so that you’re poised and ready for success in achieving your 10 minute goal.

If journalling is your objective, carry a blank journal book or notebook (and a pen!) wherever you go. Spend a part of your evening searching, collecting and printing out inspirational passages or scripture to carry with you the following day. Many people have a commute on mass-transit (train, subway, bus or carpool); bring with you a non-fiction, self-help book or book-on-CD on a topic that nurtures your spiritual growth.

The goal isn’t necessarily completing what you’ve brought along – it’s in tapping into that hidden or often ignored desire to invite God into your spiritual life. Before long, you’ll find yourself looking for those pauses in daily life that allow you to pursue God in a meaningful way. I like to call these daily breaks “coming up to the surface for air”…