Noble Intention.
Noble — Other forms: nobles; noblest; nobler
A noble is a titled peer of the realm or an aristocrat. As an adjective, noble describes someone with high or elevated character, or who is impressive in appearance.
Intention — Other forms: intentions. An intention is idea that you plan (or intend) to carry out. If you mean something, it’s an intention.
This phrase has been lingering in my head like a fog. Getting in my way of allowing me to just doubt myself and carry on. A constant reminder that I desire so greatly to be a noble person. To have practiced and acted in ways of high or elevated character. To have intentions in my decision making that are of the same nobility, and are carried out without obstruction from persons or circumstances. My dream of being this person is in constant combat with the person I more frequently tell myself I actually am. A self-inflicted war within, that I choose to allow to wage.
Can you really change, Taylor? No.
Can you truly be better than you have been? No.
Are we sure you are not the sum of my mistakes? You are.
As I reinforce this narrative in my life, the army of nobility enters the chat…
What’s the point of music if not to inspire us to reach out for greater purpose?
Why have museums, and films that express and examine, if not to encourage the betterment of ourselves?
Why pursue love of others, community, friendship if not to push yourself to be the best you can be for others?
Why read books on the lives of those who have caused great and beautiful change in the world if not to impress upon oneself, “Here you are, but there you could be.”
The war rages on.
Yet, in admitting that there is indeed a fight, change at the very least feels possible.
I know I want to live my life with Noble intention. I also know that there will be those who choose to simply perceive my actions when I fail to act nobly as the sum of the whole — Go with god.
I want better for myself, and somedays, that’s all you need to allow yourself to become that better person. Today I am thankful for this fog.
The want. The desire. The intention, to be noble.
