Intention for 2025

January 1, 2025

The new year is about setting daily intentions.

I regret to say that over the course of my life, I've lived many years without intention. I think this is to be expected in youth, and I'm not hard on myself for that time. But in my adult life, I've coasted at times, getting wrapped up in the day-to-day without a clear understanding of my bigger picture.

There isn't anything wrong with living in the present moment for a day. In fact, there is beauty in that. I am, however, becoming keenly aware that my future days aren't promised. Each day that I get to live is a gift that, quite frankly, I don't deserve.

This year, I'm not making New Year's resolutions, in the traditional sense. I'm setting intentions:

Set a daily intention
Make someone happy
Assume the best
Choose patience
Laugh daily
Give more, take less
Let go of the uncontrollables
Be mindful

I've been trying to do these things more for the last quarter of 2024. I've gained a little practice, and I'm ready to go into 2025 with these driving my daily actions.

#mindfulness