Daily Intention Setting: Day 28

January 28 “Today I will stay open instead of assuming I know.” Interesting lesson today . . . David Gandelman defines humility not as minimizing yourself or acting as if you don’t know but “being open, curious, and not jumping to conclusions”. He warns us that, during today’s meditation, we might want to bring somethingContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 28”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 27

January 27 “Today I will listen to understand, not to answer.” I thought this lesson was pretty important, especially in this day and age when it seems that everyone is clamoring to make their mark or get noticed, etc. Everyone seems so ready and willing to talk, or talk over someone else – but whenContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 27”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 26

January 26 “Today I will be honest even if it’s uncomfortable.” I’m not quite sure how to feel about today’s lesson. I’m all for honesty. I think it’s something that we all need to hear even if we don’t like it. Denise Shante says it connects us to our “true being”. It opens the doorContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 26”

Daily Intention Setting: Day 25

January 25 “Today I will notice when my thoughts run ahead of reality.” The topic of the day is regulation – and I freely admit that I was really excited about it. Our lesson focuses on noticing when our brains begin to wander and then gently bringing them back to the present moment. Back toContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 25”

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”