I have been starting each intention with "Just for today", but this morning those words didn't feel like mine. There is a reading in the 12-step meeting that I used to attend called "Just for today", so I felt like I was borrowing it. So I've changed the beginning to "on this day".
I have no idea how long I will continue this practice, but for now it feels right and it has really been helpful in getting my day started on an uplifting and positive note. My world is a better place when I start the day feeling shiny.
On This Day
On this day, I will have my eyes open, so that I can see all that is good around me.
I will not let things get complicated. I will let the day unfold, rather than force it to bend my way.
I will make sure that my needs are being met. I will value myself enough to know that self-care is important to being happy, joyous and free.
I can let those around me be who they are. I can remove my expectations and just embrace the differences that make us all the spiritual beings that we are.
On this day, I will allow my truest self to shine. I can look within, instead of towards others, to define who I am.
I will be free of fear, anger & resentment. I will choose to let Love lead me through each moment.
I will live in the moment. No wondering about tomorrow or pondering yesterday. Accepting that I am right where I need to be.
I choose to let change happen. I choose to step back and let life happen the way the Divine has planned. I choose to trust.
On this day, I'm going to be gentle with myself and replace the word "should" with the word "could".
Have a shiny day!!
Just my thoughts.
11 comments:
What a great idea. :)
Jill,
What a wonderful way to start the day...and to set an intention for that day. I LOVE the idea!! Will definitely be trying this in my life...
Much peace,
Lance
Thanks, Christine & Lance. I'm glad that I can share an idea and even more grateful that it might lead to sharing a practice.
I'm very familiar with this and used when counseling addicts in the past. I believe we can do anything for just one day.
This is a fabulous idea. I think I'm going to try it too. It will be good for my spirit. Thank you!
K - Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts here and letting me share mine.
Tess - My life flows better when I just focus on the day at hand. :)
Septembermom - It has really been good for mine. I hope you'll share some of the intentions that you come up with. ;)
This is a great idea, Jill, thank you for sharing it with us. How has it been going for you this week?
Daphne - My days have had a different feel to them since I began this practice. It is not perfect. There are times when I stray from my intention. It has been less than 2 weeks, but I can already notice that when I do forget the intention that I have set for the day, I am able to bring myself back to where I started the day. :)
This is such a wonderful idea. One day at a time. I love this.
Glad to be back here, Jill. I fully support your intentions practice! And I love how you customized it to feel like the real you. Wonderful!
Jill, I love this process you are using. It is very powerful. Your intention so strong, yet open to what comes. I sense new ease in your voice and that is something to celebrate. I, too, love that early morning time to sit and listen to what comes. I wish more people would try it. The practice really changes you, doesn't it? Blessings!
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