My intention is I want to plan some fun things this spring and summer despite an out patient surgery in June. My friend Mike is planning a 3 wk bike trip with his new buddy in May and promises to be back to drive me to this procedure! Tonight I am looking just to book a night in cape cod for my birthday weekend in May, it is off season so great rates. Last year I never got to my Mom’s grave site (in cape cod) to plant flowers so I really want to do that this year.
Be kind, be open, be with all the ones I may encounter, be there for those in need and be present with all my heart. And so I am today.. A dear friend is visiting currently, which is just beautiful. We are friends since around 30 years and last year, it deepened even more. deeply grateful for this friendship. My intention for today is to thank her from my heart for her friendship and love which she offers so abundantly. Thank you, life, for this dear one and for all of you kindred hearts who so kindly care for others and who share. We are all sitting in the same boat, so my intention is to do my best to go with the flow and be kind and present with all my heart. May all the deeply harmed people who have to endure war, loss and destruction be held in His Love and may His Light shine brightly on those who need it most. May blessings be to all who are in pain.
My intuition says to be kind to myself and everyone I meet. I also need to give my poor dog some love . I took him to vet to pull ONE tooth and guess what – they pulled TEN teeth! 😳 When I can e back to pick him up I couldn’t believe it! Thy didn’t even tell me or ask ! Too late and a big bill as well .
So my intention is to take it slow and be kind . Let go of money and worries .
I mean how many teeth does he even have I wonder ? Poor thing hasn’t come out from under the sofa since we got home . Poor Simba . 🐶
I am preparing for a short trip with my elderly sisters. (Who am I kidding – I’m elderly, too!) My intention for today is to do a little grocery shopping for the trip so that we don’t have to worry much about that on the trip. While I’m out shopping I also intend to spend a little time at the home of my granddaughter and my two great grandsons. So in all in all I’ll spend time with my oldest and youngest kin today and tomorrow. Perspective and hope.
This morning, my intention is to take time to care for myself by getting a good workout in. This afternoon, my intention will be to care for my son by first being an advocate at my son’s IEP, and then by being present and attentive for him throughout the rest of our day together.
I have spent the morning arguing with myself. I have an ocular migraine and the old Carol who has to perform was insisting that I keep two appointments. She has to perform. She can’t disappoint anyone. They may not like her! Thankfully the more evolved Carol won the battle but the arguing wore her out so my intention is to take care of myself and own the fact that I still have trouble accepting “what is!” One step forward after two steps back!
Do take care of yourself,
dear Carol Ann . . .
I think the migraine
is demanding center stage.
Give up control
this one time.
I hope you are feeling better soon. ♥
A good intention for today would be to stay focused on the work in front of me and then truly set it down when I move to the next thing. I have a funny schedule that involves being in overlapping meetings while i’m a passenger in a car on the way to Seattle. When I switch quickly from one to the other, I need to change focus.
This is also a good intention for human interactions. Instead of thinking about something else, I can truly pay attention to the person in front of me.
This is the busiest time for students like me. A lot of classwork and projects that need my attention. So, to prepare myself to avoid burnout, my intention today is to create a well-structured plan for which subject I’m going to work on and to focus on being patient with myself.
My Ngoc, I remember this time of year all too well as a former college student not too long ago. This time of year is crazy. That was my exact same plan too.
Like the little silver donkey pin
I wore on my overalls when I was a little child,
I was known for my tendency
towards stubburnness.
At six years old,
I was very attached to our dark green 1949 chevrolet,
that I cried bloody murder
when my father
brought home a brand new car.
Inconsolable,
he took me for a long ride in the old one,
where I hanged my head out of the window
weeping forlornly
and said my good byes to my old friend.
I had no thought out intentions then,
but I do now . . .
I am a lot older
and a little wiser,
and make a conscious effort
to see the changes through,
knowing that there is something else
on the other side.
My intentions now
are as simple as breathing,
and brushing my teeth in the morning . . .
they are
to be a little better,
do a little more,
stand a little taller,
give a little more
than I did the day before.
There is no plan . . .
it is all just part of my daily routine.
I do my best to leave my past failures behind
and greet the day
with fresh hands
and an open heart. ♥
Today, I intend to enjoy and soak in the sun and company of my animal’s &&’ family. I can intend to move through today with purpose and productivity but also peace.
Enndee, I did a meditation exercise from the Soothing Pod App Ngoc sent to me in 2023. It’s the 5-minute breath work meditation. It’s very helpful in being present and returning to the breath.
Thanks so much, Loc! I will take a look at Soothing Pod. I took a free MBSR course through https://palousemindfulness.com/index.html several years ago and they have some great links as well.
Agreed, Joseph, a game changer! I really appreciated the opportunity to meditate with some online groups… like East Coast Mindfulness!
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Loved word for the day, “hope is not a wish but an intention.” Steven Charleston
My intention is to be grateful and to come from love. I’ll be taking Mom to the doctor today and she is in the middle of a three day dose of a diuretic.
Fingers crossed. I will treat her with dignity and be loving.
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My intention is I want to plan some fun things this spring and summer despite an out patient surgery in June. My friend Mike is planning a 3 wk bike trip with his new buddy in May and promises to be back to drive me to this procedure! Tonight I am looking just to book a night in cape cod for my birthday weekend in May, it is off season so great rates. Last year I never got to my Mom’s grave site (in cape cod) to plant flowers so I really want to do that this year.
Be kind, be open, be with all the ones I may encounter, be there for those in need and be present with all my heart. And so I am today.. A dear friend is visiting currently, which is just beautiful. We are friends since around 30 years and last year, it deepened even more. deeply grateful for this friendship. My intention for today is to thank her from my heart for her friendship and love which she offers so abundantly. Thank you, life, for this dear one and for all of you kindred hearts who so kindly care for others and who share. We are all sitting in the same boat, so my intention is to do my best to go with the flow and be kind and present with all my heart. May all the deeply harmed people who have to endure war, loss and destruction be held in His Love and may His Light shine brightly on those who need it most. May blessings be to all who are in pain.
My intuition says to be kind to myself and everyone I meet. I also need to give my poor dog some love . I took him to vet to pull ONE tooth and guess what – they pulled TEN teeth! 😳 When I can e back to pick him up I couldn’t believe it! Thy didn’t even tell me or ask ! Too late and a big bill as well .
So my intention is to take it slow and be kind . Let go of money and worries .
I mean how many teeth does he even have I wonder ? Poor thing hasn’t come out from under the sofa since we got home . Poor Simba . 🐶
Sending healing energy to Simba.
Poor Simba! Sending him lots of puppy love 💗
Sounds like Simba had it rough today. Give some extra love to him from me Antoinette.
Thank you I will Joseph . 🙏
Ouchie, ouchie!
Poor little Simba . . .
I hope he feels better soon,
dear Antoinette. ♥
Thank you 🙏
I am preparing for a short trip with my elderly sisters. (Who am I kidding – I’m elderly, too!) My intention for today is to do a little grocery shopping for the trip so that we don’t have to worry much about that on the trip. While I’m out shopping I also intend to spend a little time at the home of my granddaughter and my two great grandsons. So in all in all I’ll spend time with my oldest and youngest kin today and tomorrow. Perspective and hope.
Thanks for the chuckle Katrina.
This morning, my intention is to take time to care for myself by getting a good workout in. This afternoon, my intention will be to care for my son by first being an advocate at my son’s IEP, and then by being present and attentive for him throughout the rest of our day together.
I have spent the morning arguing with myself. I have an ocular migraine and the old Carol who has to perform was insisting that I keep two appointments. She has to perform. She can’t disappoint anyone. They may not like her! Thankfully the more evolved Carol won the battle but the arguing wore her out so my intention is to take care of myself and own the fact that I still have trouble accepting “what is!” One step forward after two steps back!
I hope you feel better soon and your migraine goes away.
Thank you, Michele. Things are much better today.
❤️
Thank you, Joseph…feeling much better on this cold and foggy Friday morning!
Do take care of yourself,
dear Carol Ann . . .
I think the migraine
is demanding center stage.
Give up control
this one time.
I hope you are feeling better soon. ♥
Thanks, Sparrow. I’m doing better this morning.
I intend to do the best I can today.
It’s the most
any of us can do,
dear Charlie . . .
be happy with your efforts. ♥
Lovey Charlie ! Me too ! Thank
You !
A good intention for today would be to stay focused on the work in front of me and then truly set it down when I move to the next thing. I have a funny schedule that involves being in overlapping meetings while i’m a passenger in a car on the way to Seattle. When I switch quickly from one to the other, I need to change focus.
This is also a good intention for human interactions. Instead of thinking about something else, I can truly pay attention to the person in front of me.
I’ll sum it up as wholehearted attention.
This is the busiest time for students like me. A lot of classwork and projects that need my attention. So, to prepare myself to avoid burnout, my intention today is to create a well-structured plan for which subject I’m going to work on and to focus on being patient with myself.
My Ngoc, I remember this time of year all too well as a former college student not too long ago. This time of year is crazy. That was my exact same plan too.
Like the little silver donkey pin
I wore on my overalls when I was a little child,
I was known for my tendency
towards stubburnness.
At six years old,
I was very attached to our dark green 1949 chevrolet,
that I cried bloody murder
when my father
brought home a brand new car.
Inconsolable,
he took me for a long ride in the old one,
where I hanged my head out of the window
weeping forlornly
and said my good byes to my old friend.
I had no thought out intentions then,
but I do now . . .
I am a lot older
and a little wiser,
and make a conscious effort
to see the changes through,
knowing that there is something else
on the other side.
My intentions now
are as simple as breathing,
and brushing my teeth in the morning . . .
they are
to be a little better,
do a little more,
stand a little taller,
give a little more
than I did the day before.
There is no plan . . .
it is all just part of my daily routine.
I do my best to leave my past failures behind
and greet the day
with fresh hands
and an open heart. ♥
“. . . . an open heart.” Yes, I believe that is the key to freedom dear Sparrow.
I do too . . .
thank you,
dear Joseph. ♥
Today, I intend to enjoy and soak in the sun and company of my animal’s &&’ family. I can intend to move through today with purpose and productivity but also peace.
Today I intend to breathe, centering myself in the present, when I think of something I can’t change.
Enndee, I did a meditation exercise from the Soothing Pod App Ngoc sent to me in 2023. It’s the 5-minute breath work meditation. It’s very helpful in being present and returning to the breath.
Thanks so much, Loc! I will take a look at Soothing Pod. I took a free MBSR course through https://palousemindfulness.com/index.html several years ago and they have some great links as well.
I participated in that course 4 years ago Enndee. It was a game change for me.
Agreed, Joseph, a game changer! I really appreciated the opportunity to meditate with some online groups… like East Coast Mindfulness!
Loved word for the day, “hope is not a wish but an intention.” Steven Charleston
My intention is to be grateful and to come from love. I’ll be taking Mom to the doctor today and she is in the middle of a three day dose of a diuretic.
Fingers crossed. I will treat her with dignity and be loving.
Mary I know that situation well…always want to be sure a bathroom is close by!
The appt was just rescheduled for tomorrow.
So okay tomorrow.
♥️
Glad to hear it!
May all go well today,
dear Mary,
for both you and your mother. ♥
Turns out it’s going to be tomorrow.
Thank you, Sparrow.
I am going to be positive and kind in all that comes my way.
❤️ lovely, dear Nannette!
To accept how today is.