Hi Reader,
I spent a couple of days in Carmel celebrating my birthday with my friend Tawnya last weekend. Lots of talking, laughing, and sipping wine in the hot tub.
We saw a flock of turkeys popping up like they had springs in their feet to reach their long necks into the olive tree. They were knocking the olives to the ground so they could eat them.
The scene was so funny we stopped and watched for a while, completely enchanted.
Coming home on Tuesday meant a long list of things that needed doing. Somehow, all those regular Monday and Tuesday tasks did not complete themselves😉
Most of us have a never-ending ‘to do’ list, many things we need to do, want to do, and think about doing. The list continues to grow, and grow, and grow. Each day, we choose what we want to work on.
Tasks like I’ll write 2,000 words today, connect with three other authors, and review the speaking proposal give us a sense of purpose and structure for the day. At the end of the day, we often look back and judge ourselves for the things we did not finish, procrastinated on, or took too long to do {more on the art of realistic expectations in another post}.
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To intend is to have a purpose or plan for something. Applying it to the energy of your day creates a container for you to take action from. It is a way to tune in to what you want to create rather than leaving it to chance. These small, consistent acts can create significant change.
Each morning, as I sip my coffee, before I settle into meditation, I ponder what I want the energy of my day to be. Some mornings, it’s peace that I most want. Other days, it’s productivity or perhaps ease and flow. I roll the feeling around in my mind. Will this support the things that are on my ‘to-do’ list?
I get a sense of how it feels in my body. I notice any resistance, perhaps some tension somewhere in my body or some mental chatter saying ‘no way, sweetie pie’, adjust as needed to minimize or resolve the resistance, and set my intention.
It may seem odd to consciously choose the tone or feeling of your day. Many have told me if feels like they are putting the cart before the horse or limiting their options. Others think it’s just a waste of time. I see it differently.
When you use an intention to support the action of doing you’re adding an extra layer of support by activating the energetic blueprint.
Setting an intention makes small changes in your brain chemistry, which allows for different connections to be made. This can help you get more done but more importantly it can help you keep stress levels down.
Lynne McTaggart works with intention on a large scale. She has facilitated many intention experiments for peace, healing, and changes in water quality. Gathering a large group of people, all focusing on the same intention simultaneously, she has recorded tangible results. Conscious intention is a powerful act.
My ritual is simple. Initially, I would write down my responses, but now I just review them in my mind. It takes 2 -3 minutes. Feel free to use it for yourself or adapt it to suit your needs.
I bring to mind the top 3 tasks for the day and move through the following questions:
- What would best support me today?
- What does this feel like in my body?
- Is there resistance? Why/Where?
Next, I state the intention out loud.
Here are a couple of mine from the past week
My intention today is to –
- have peace and flow throughout the day
- embrace uncertainty and allow myself to appreciate unexpected outcomes
- feel grounded and purposeful
- be productive and curious
- focus on the sights, sounds, and tastes of the day
I like to think of this type of intention as tuning my energy field to the radio station that is playing the music I want to dance to that day. It’s a subtle thing with powerful effects.
My ’to do’ list is continually growing. Conscious intention helps me tackle my tasks with less struggle and more completion, making it worth the extra couple of minutes each morning.
Is there something you do to help smooth out your day? Hit reply and let me know
Be Well,
Cathy
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