For Further Reflection
06/25/2019
Toward the end of each month, I like to spend a little time reflecting on my word for the year -- intention. It's always nice to have some sort of observation or "learning" about my word to share.
But, y'know? Sometimes things just don't work out that way.
June has been a fun-filled, crazy-in-a-good-way, running-with-my-hair-on-fire kind of month. I have (pretty much) loved every single minute! But . . . well . . . let's just say there hasn't been a lot of time for reflecting (on much of anything) this month.
Still, my word is right there . . . in my head all the time, just rattling around in there, and loosening up these thoughts (for future reflection) (you can count on that):
- Intention . . . is a tricky word. It's not about goals or focus or things I want to DO. It's more about the purpose for my actions.
- How do I make sure my actions are aligned with my intentions (or should I say purpose)?
- A clear set of values seems like a great place to start. After all, values can't be checked off a list; they don't change all that much over time. My values are overarching (underlying?). While I can probably articulate my values, I've never tried to create a list. (Hmmm.)
- Goals vs. Intentions. Goals are future-focused, destination-specific, external achievements. Intentions are lived-each-day, in the present moment, and independent of specific destinations.
- We make time for the things we really want. If I'm consistently not making time for something I think I really want to do . . . what might that mean? What's out of alignment? What should I do about it?
As you can see . . . it's all a bit of a muddled mess right now.
How about YOU? What's going on with you and your word these days?
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