The power of intention

When we live with intention, we can choose our response.

Often in life it can feel like events are happening to us. When we lack direction it can feel as though time is moving and we are merely a passenger. Intention is a powerful tool. We can choose and decide what we want from our life.

I was first introduced to the idea of intention during a yoga class. The instructor posed the question, "What's your intention for your practice today?" I was lost. She continued, "Is it to stay present? Is it to stay connected to your breath?" I had never harnessed the power of setting an intention. During that yoga class, I set an intention and focused on it for the next hour.

It was a powerful tool. It took many years for the power of intention to integrate into my daily life. Remembering our intention and connecting with it brings authentic living. When we learn to live with intention, we learn to respond, not react. When we become intentional with our choices, no matter how small, we become empowered.