In life, we often default to reacting to circumstances rather than taking control. Intentional living shifts this by empowering us to choose how we show up, transforming survival into a conscious journey.
Completing something—closing a chapter, finishing a thought, releasing what’s done—returns us to ourselves. It anchors us in the present moment and quietly prepares the ground for a fresh beginning. Perhaps this year’s resolution isn’t about chasing the next thing. Perhaps it’s about finishing what still matters—and letting the rest go.
I have been focused on the feeling of anticipation lately. Have you ever stopped to focus on what is happening to you when you experience anticipation? I have a voyage coming up that I have been looking forward to and as it gets closer and I make plans, I am already feeling the joy of…
Standing at the threshold of a new chapter, I find myself sorting through conflicting emotions, as I discover how learning to live alone can be a transformative and empowering experience. I’m actually feeling excitement and anticipation for the possibilities that lie ahead. The start of a new year is also like that, and timing personal…
“A day without joy is like a canvas without color, a melody without harmony. It lacks the vibrancy that makes life’s moments truly resonate, leaving a void where the magic of happiness and fulfillment should have painted the hours with vibrant hues.” – unknown While it is technically possible for someone to exist without experiencing…
I first started the practice of setting intentions when I took a yoga class more than 30 years ago. The instructor compared it to something we felt strongly about, or as setting a goal for our life. This resonated strongly with my ENFJ strong « goal-oriented » personality (Myers Briggs) and setting daily intentions became almost a…
If you are hearing a lot more conversation and posts about meditation in the last few years than you ever have, it’s because there are three times more adults in North America who have made it a practice, and according to thegoodbody.com, as much as 500 million people globally (about 6%) who are meditating on…
