Journal Prompt #21

Define the word Intention and what it means to you.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Intention as 1. a: what one intends to do or bring about b: the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered. 2.: a determination to act in a certain way: RESOLVE, etc.

We tend to live in a control mode with a To-Do list of expectations and judgments, which all fuel the “Should Shields.”

Let me ask you, have you ever go with the flow? Your answer is probably yes, however in reality, it’s probably no.

To lead with intention doesn’t include controlling every step in the process. Can you control the weather? If you can give me a call, but if you can’t do you get frustrated when a snowstorm comes through, causing you to have to shift your entire day and having to rearrange your whole life so that you can control the kid’s school, your partner’s schedule, what are you gonna eat because you didn’t make it to the store, the power might go out, etc.

OR you could shift the mindset to - there has been a storm, and I’m going to do the best I can to support everyone in my path so that we all have a positive outcome, and I’m going to be flexible with the challenges that may be thrown in my way. Total WOOWOO, but it’s a 100% WOOWOOnderful approach to life. So much less stress.

I can’t wait to hear what you come up with for this prompt. I bet you’ll surprise yourself.

Happy writing.