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The writings of Dennis Ondrejka hold an overarching theme. In that they are all in pursuit of the road to becoming transcendent seekers. A big part of this road is living intentionally, having the mindset to act with purpose and the magnanimity to accept the world around them.
Life is a veritable gauntlet, and often, we don’t know where to go. But what if there was a way to choose our own path, one that truly mattered to us?
That is what living intentionally is all about.
Deciding what’s important and then living that way, every single day, is the heart of mindful existence.
When we do this, we grow closer to becoming transcendent seekers—people who live for deeper meaning and who feel more connected to the world around them. It’s not just about being alive. It’s about building a life that feels right and good, one thoughtful choice at a time.
Dennis Ondrejka recently partnered with Thomas Thibodeau to talk at length about leading others, helping them with kindness, humility, and clear goals found in Servant Leadership Works. Dennis is also partnering with Sage Luis Bastista and number one best-selling author Robert G. Allen to create a powerful book on regaining one’s purpose in life, which will be out later this year.
When we live with deliberation and intent, we are serving our best selves and helping to make our lives truly meaningful. Just as servant leadership is about helping others, intentional living is about helping our own potential grow.
LIVING WITH PURPOSE
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.
Living intentionally is living with purpose. Of course, that doesn’t mean needing a huge, important job for your life. It’s more about figuring out what truly matters to you. Take a journey to learn more about yourself and find your core values. Knowing what you love to do and how you want to make a difference will open your eyes to broader horizons.
When you live with purpose, your actions aren’t just random things you do. The steps you take are guided by an internal pull that you’ve acknowledged.
Living with purpose doesn’t mean every moment has to be something big or important. Living intentionally can manifest in the small ways too: how carefully you make a meal, how you listen to someone, how quietly you take time to think, and other minor instances. It’s about putting meaning into every part of your life, understanding that even the small things can add up to a bigger, more important story.
LIVING WITH MINDFULNESS
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
To truly be living intentionally, we need to learn to have a mindful existence. Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment, noticing our inner world and what’s around us without judging them.
To live with purpose is to turn off autopilot and truly experience life with a much greater awareness than before.
It’s easy to rush through the day, just checking off tasks without really living them. Food just becomes something to fill the stomach, music something to be distracted by, and the world around us simply an interchangeable scene.
A mindful existence helps us fight this apathy by inviting us to slow down and enjoy each experience.
This practice isn’t just limited to finding new ways to relax. It’s actually a powerful way to understand yourself better and manage your feelings. By watching what’s happening inside us with curiosity, we learn about what makes us tick, our habits, and what we truly want.
Having this kind of awareness is key to making conscious choices that fit with our beliefs and move us toward our purpose. Being mindful helps us react to life with proper wisdom, rather than just reacting without thought. So, pause, breathe, and choose your next step carefully. Living like this brings a sense of calm and control even when things seem like they’re going crazy.
LIVING WITH INTENTION
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
An intentional lifestyle takes big ideas and puts them into everyday practice. Setting up your daily life in a way that supports what you believe in and what you want to achieve–this is what it means to live with intention. It also involves making clear decisions about how you use your time, energy, and money.
Living intentionally requires setting clear boundaries between your work and home life, taking specific time for personal growth, or making your living space a peaceful and creative place. It’s about taking charge of your days instead of letting your days control you.
This kind of lifestyle encourages us to think about the impact of our choices, both on ourselves and on the world around us. One should choose thoughtful living over just acting without thinking. By actively shaping how we live on a daily basis, we create a strong foundation that helps us live in line with our deepest hopes.
LIVING WITH DELIBERATION
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
Deliberate action is the foundation of living intentionally. You shouldn’t go into your day-to-day just getting dragged along by the wind or whatever. It’s not enough to just think about the purpose of making good choices. We have to actually turn those ideas into real steps. Deliberate actions are the bridge between our inner thoughts and our outer experiences.
These actions are special because they match our overarching goals.
Just as Dennis Ondrejka’s writings show us that true leadership means helping others grow and be well, our deliberate actions in an intentional life help us grow and be well, and in turn, help those around us. It’s about putting our beliefs into practice, even when it’s hard.
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To learn more about Dennis Ondrejka’s powerful ideas and how his books can help you live with more intention, look for his writings, including Servant Leadership: Ethical, Engaging, & Effective and AIs in Search of Jesus.
