Rhythm: Repetition, Repetition, Repetition!

We all know what rhythm is. In music, it’s the repetition of a pattern of notes, which forms a musical “line.” Sometimes this is achieved using bass and percussion instruments, although rhythm can be part of the melody as well. Rhythm is the heartbeat of music.

In graphic design, rhythm is displayed when the artist uses a “dominant visual path” of either lines or colors throughout the work. Rhythm gives the piece an appearance of life. So, rhythm is also the heartbeat of art.

And rhythm is the heartbeat of goal-attainment. As we design our own luck, that day-to-day repition of our goal-oriented tasks is what will keep our efforts alive during the trudge toward our goals.

• Focus immediately on your goal when you wake up
• (If you didn’t the night before) Make your to-do list, incorporating items that will help you press toward that goal
• March down your list, checking off items and patting yourself on the back as you accomplish them
• Encourage yourself along the path so you don’t get discouraged
• Do it all again. Every day.

That is the repitition that will keep our momentum moving ever onward toward our goals. Inconsistency in music and art hurts the ears and eyes. Inconsistency along the path toward our goals will halt our progress and we may become discouraged. It’s much harder to pick up again if we stop than to keep that rhythm going. Consist and persistent are the keys to achieving goals.

For those of you who are consistency-challenged like me, I’d love to hear what has helped you overcome it. For me, I have a lengthy list of things I’d like to be consistent at. So, I picked one first–blogging. I’ve posted a blog every day this week, which has been a challenge. Now a new week has begun, so I hope to pick something else to be consistent with every day of this week. By adding small things, one at a time, hopefully I’ll be able to form good habits (which is what rhythm actually is) and maintain them throughout not only the coming year, but my entire life.

I hope you have a blessed day!

Bible Reading for today: Genesis chapters 23-26

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