January 31 “Today I will remember that steady steps build lasting change.” DAY 31!!! WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m excited about the fact that we’ve shown up every day for a month committed to our goal to work on personal growth. Jason McGrice says that when we have a goal, we’re consistent, and we have an intention,Continue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 31”
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Daily Intention Setting: Day 29
January 29 “Today I will believe that good things can still happen.” I really like Sah D’Simone’s description of hope: “. . . a hope that is spacious, creative, and deeply alive. Hope is not about toxic positivity. It’s not pretending that everything’s ok. It’s the quiet courage to stay open – to trust thatContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 29”
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 24
January 24 “Today I will pause before I act and let calm lead the way.” I love exercises with breathing! I have something to focus on during the meditation! Lalah Delia offers us the perfect, short “stillness practice”: inhale slowly through your nose for 6 seconds . . . then exhale through your mouth forContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 24”
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 21
January 21 “Today I will do something kind with no expectation back.” Liza Colpa says that kindness is a simple concept – but it isn’t always easy. Life gets chaotic, the world seems harsh, and even our inner voices can be a little caustic. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become impatient sometimes. So it’sContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 21”
Daily Intention Setting: Day 20
January 20 “Today I will listen to my inner yes and no.” I don’t know about you but setting boundaries has never been my forté. Like, ever. At least not in my personal life. Maybe with my children. Some. With my students, yes. But with administrators and colleagues, not so much. Any boundaries I’ve setContinue reading “Daily Intention Setting: Day 20”