Intentions

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the details, then try to scale back your expectations. Even small steps toward a goal are better than no steps at all.

We make choices we call practical without questioning what it is we wish to practice. We give away our "one wild and precious life," as Mary Oliver called it, for comfort, but do not ask what it is we feel we should be comforted for.

So many people extol the power of intention these days, you'd think it's a foolproof way to fulfill your desires. Yet, the fact of the matter is most of us don't fulfill our intentions.

New Year's resolutions can be daunting. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the thought of making them, it may be helpful to rename them -- how about New Year's goals, intentions or reflections?

"Intentionitis" is the replacement of action with sincerely stated intention. Simply put, the feeling that you meant to do it trumps the reality that you didn't.

Jan. 1 isn't the only day to change your life. Every day is a new day to express gratitude for what we love about our lives, and make intents about what we want to create for our future.

Be open to the support and collaboration of others. Be willing to receive what you want or something better for your highest good and the highest good of all concerned.

When I am clear and no garbage is blocking me, I'm always aware of a deep power within. As I did a few paragraphs ago, I call it "the knowing."

How do we turn our dreams into a reality? We approach life knowing our purpose and tapping into the power of intention as well as moving past the fear.

When we set an intention and follow through with it into action, ultimately we are involved in the grand act of conscious self-creation.

By paying attention to the positive qualities of heart and mind that you are developing as a result of sticking to your goal, you give yourself greater incentive to hang in there.

Recognizing and acknowledging our success gives us the encouragement to try again, because we're aware of what we've done right, we have more confidence that we can do it again.

You've been doing well and then something threw a monkey wrench into your formula for success. Make no mistake -- setbacks suck. Time for the 4As.

Do you know what works for you to keep your momentum? Knowing what's works for you is key. There are no "one size fits all" solutions -- each of us sustains motivation differently.

Recognizing you've blown it is progress! Whether you move forward has everything to do with how you treat yourself once you notice you've blown it. The trick is to learn from the experience.

The power that each of us has in our families, particularly as mothers, is incredible. We shape the world view, the biases, the sense of understanding and compassion in our children.