Word.

Today's Intention: Mindful speech

Our words are so powerful. They impact not only those around us, but the words we choose also have an incredible influence on the way our own minds and hearts function. We believe what we tell ourselves on some level, so we must be mindful to be speaking the truth.

Drawing once again on the powerful metaphor of muscular and organic energy, it is important that we remember to draw our attention inward before we speak. When we allow for time to discern, the words we finally choose to share are more meaningful and usually reflect authenticity.

The quality of our words is also greatly dependent on the quantity. As a chatty person by nature, I have learned on countless occasions that fewer words are usually more effective and even beneficial for all involved. When raising a child, this is a lesson to continuously revisit. The more plain and direct our words can be, the more they can be heard and felt by ourselves and the person we are communicating with.

I set this intention for myself this morning, and practiced it all day. Its a change for me to write at the end of the day, about the way it unfolded for me. As much as I appreciate and value the setting of intention in the morning, I also recognize the significance of looking back at the challenges I faced as well as the moments when I was truly mindful and able to integrate the intention well.