Hello – and Happy New Year to you!
January holds its own magic, when the year ahead stretches out crisp and fresh, brimming with potential.
At a party yesterday, we were asked our intent for the year…not a specific resolution per se… but what guiding intent we want to propel our thoughts, our actions, and our language.
One person said she would usher in an intention of non-judgment in her life. I imagined her welcoming it in, like a house guest, and getting comfortable with it at home. In time, it would naturally infuse the way she views people and players in her life. It would affect the thoughts she held on someone, the language she uses to refer to them, and the way she would interact with them.
Someone else said their intent was to become attuned to the abundance in their life. That also resonates for me. We’re programmed to look ahead, seeking the next big thing, yearning for more. But a Savvy Girl knows there is grace in appreciating what she has right now. We already have abundance in the love around us, the skills and insights we possess, the feasts on our tables, the nurturing relationships we draw on.
Me? I intend to practice simple mindfulness. It’s when we pause that we can truly listen to someone with compassion, immerse ourselves on a see-saw ride with a small child, or savor a delicious meal —mindful of our good fortune. After all, eating anytime we’re hungry is something millions around the world would consider a luxury.
I’d love to hear your intent for 2013.
Cheers,
Alicia
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