Daily Intention Setting: Day 23

January 23 “Today I will thank someone who quietly makes life easier.” ✔️ Done! Bea Walker says that it’s easy to overlook the people in our lives who quietly take care of us in some way. She reminds us that it could be a friend who checks in with us, a coworker with a kindContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 23”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 22

January 22 “Today I will step back and let love lead the way.” I can tell by the sound of Marianne Williamson’s voice that she’s passionate about the topic of love and trusting in its power. She talks about how we tend to try to plan, script, and control life or we think about howContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 22”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 17

January 17 “Today I will reach out instead of waiting to be reached.” Another short session with a sweet message: be the one to reach out first and make a connection. Faith Hunter reminds us that we naturally crave connection and, more importantly, that we don’t have to live life alone. Sometimes it’s easy toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 17”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 13

January 13 “Today I will let things unfold in their own time.” What an interesting concept. Wouldn’t you agree? It’s almost unthinkable in this day and age – mainly because we’ve become so impatient. LOL In today’s session Mark Epstein says that patience isn’t just “passive waiting”; it’s the ability to sit with ourselves andContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 13”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 12

January 12 “Today I will rest in the fact that I’ve done enough.” Please pardon the tardiness of today’s post. It’s been quite a busy day and I’ve had enough. In fact, I almost skipped writing this because I’m really tired and, quite honestly, I’d rather just go to bed. But this is important toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 12”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 11

January 11 “Today I will meet myself and others with compassion.” Short, sweet, and simple. Be compassionate – to everyone. Kristin Neff reminds us that it’s easy to be kind when everything in your world is rosy. It’s when things are a mess that we have to remind ourselves to have patience and compassion towardContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 11”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 10

January 10 “Today I will trust my calm more than my fear.” I’m going to admit that this intention didn’t quite sit well with me so I modified it a bit. Today I will trust my calm. It feels better. Jack Kornfield’s voice and speech cadence remind me of Mr. Rogers. That kind, calm grandfatherContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 10”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 9

January 9 “Today I will remember that I am in control of my own life.” Hmm . . . well, let me see here. I’m having some trouble with this one. Not gonna lie. Maybe it’s because I slept terribly last night and started my day as a grumpy lump. I woke up, panicky andContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 9”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 8

January 8 “Today I will choose the simple way without guilt.” Oh holy cow . . . the intention says it all. What a wonderful way to go about the day. Every day. Kirsty Lyon nails it on the head when she says that simplicity is the key to clarity. We tend to try toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 8”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 7

January 7 “Today I will look for something that makes my heart smile.” Yesterday we expressed gratitude for something in our lives. Today we look for the joy in the world. As Darius Bashar tells us, “It’s everywhere!” Joy happens to be his favorite topic. He refers to joy as a paradox, a “cosmic riddleContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 7”