Living with Intention
Storytime for you…
Back in 2022 I was on medical leave for a serious diagnosis. I was shutting down my life so I could focus 100% of my energy on my own healing. It was uncomfortable, mentally taxing and to put it honestly…it was a rough time. There were a lot of unknowns, and it was a scary time for me. I could have sat in negativity, and it would have been perfectly reasonable for me to complain about my circumstances.
One of the best things I was able to do was to make the best out of this hard situation. There was no other way. I had my kids watching and following along for the ride. I knew I wanted to show up for them and be the best I could be.
Every day I made a choice to be in gratitude for being alive. I might have had to deal with hard things emotionally and physically, but I decided to have a grateful heart for the other things. I decided to focus on all the good around me. I held that through the difficulty.
As we go through life it’s easy to be disappointed by the little or big situations that happen to us.
Flat tire – “just my luck”
Crashing my favourite mug to the floor while emptying the dishwasher – “today is just not my day.”
Major break up with friend or love – “why is this happening to me.”
It’s easy to complain and fall victim when life circumstances happen. “Why is life putting all this on me” When we take this angle - we are giving our power away. It feels like life is walking all over us. And it’s not fun. We can sometimes sit in the discomfort and let it engulf us completely if we’re not aware.
Maybe instead of life happening to us, it is happening for us. Whether we understand the deeper meaning or the lesson we are supposed to learn… having an open heart, trusting the process, and holding onto what is good definitely takes some practice. But you know what?
It’s so much more empowering!
Taking ownership creates a happier, more grateful heart and a better more fulfilling outlook on life.
Every day we have a choice, to let life happen to us (react) or choose what to do with our circumstances (intention). Not every day is going to be perfect. Remember finding the positive in a difficult situation is a practice. Accepting the challenge and finding the lesson within is a powerful way to live.
Looking back at my time in 2022, I may have dealt with a lot of crappy moments, but I am grateful for the way I was able to rise out of my circumstances and see the deeper lessons. I know I was given that diagnosis and it served my life. It was a major life reset and I understood the assignment. I was able to find my power within to keep choosing to see the good everywhere in my life. I kept my power by holding my vision and I chose to live with a grateful heart in one of the most challenging times of my life. I was able to lead by example for my kids, which may be the most important part of it all.
Is this an area that you could work on for yourself?
Are you quick to complain about the challenges / circumstances that arise?
Do you reflect on the lesson that you may be learning from the challenge?
All the love,
Jen xo