Intentions.

Last month it was balance and I am still working on this one, this month the word is intention and I intend to integrate this back into my life in a stronger way than has been the case recently.

So what is an intention? Well a couple of definitions that I like here - 'an underlying sense of purpose or planning' and 'an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions'.

I have intentions of what I plan to achieve every day as I am sure you have too but sometimes they are subconscious and at other times they are unrealistic. At one point, not that long ago I would use my walking time first thing in the morning to set my intentions and then they were well thought out and were regularly achieved. That is what I aim to get back to. So as I walk along I shall be setting my intentions for the day and bedding them into my thoughts.

Would that work for you? Not necessarily as you walk but at some point in the day. It need not take long but you will be amazed at how efficient it all is.

I've got a task for you. Instead of turning around at the end of the summer and wondering where all that time went, how about setting some intentions now which you can revisit at the start of September and then you can evaluate your success.

As usual, I have lots of plans so let me share them with you and in that way they will also be act as extra accountability. Here goes:-
1. To have a fun and loving family holiday in the States
2. To see and experience at least three new things and three new places on holiday
3. To hike a little of the John Muir trail
4. With my birthday money to buy a fabulous designer handbag
5. To finish my 365 ways book
6. To tidy the office and get everything off the floor
7. To lose another 5 lbs weight

Wish me luck and have a go at setting your own. It would be lovely to hear what your intentions are.

What fun!!

The forecast for yesterday was not quite as expected so perhaps we could have walked after all but it was nice to have some time at home. Sunshine was also nice and apart from the big shower just after I put out my washing - typical, we have enjoyed sunshine again. Is July going to be a drier and sunnier month? I do hope so, it always puts me in a much better frame of mind.

What I wanted to share with you today though, was a wonderful quote which I found scribbled on a scrap piece of paper. It says "Life is uncertain, eat dessert first" How wonderful, I just love the sentiments and it makes my thoughts turn to chocolate and the permission to eat it. You have permission too so have fun.