Experiences Outweigh Things
Several years ago my husband and I decided that we would downgrade the amount of things that we bought as gifts and instead build experiences for the occasion. Slowly we began to spend less and less on Christmas gifts and birthday gifts. We announced to the kids that we would build a family experience for their birthday instead of doing another party at the local trampoline center or other great place that every other child picks for their party. We didn't get too much resi
Your One Thing
Many years ago, I was listening to a series from Tony Robbins. I often enjoyed his lectures and I can still remember one of them quite vividly. I was sitting in my living room, taking notes. The topic was on Creating Your Greatest Life. There is one thing that he said during that entire series that I remember...and it changed my life. He urged his listeners to pinpoint ONE thing on your list that you have been meaning to do. Just one. It could be small or large. Scary
Choosing to Slow Down
When I started my Intentional Living journey many years ago, I knew I needed to slow down and focus more on the things that mattered. I desired to be more purposeful and mindful. I wanted to notice things around me instead of just "go through the motions" as I had often done in the past. I wanted to be present...really be a part of my experiences. It took a lot of practice and discipline to focus on my well-being. It took loads of patience. Just when I thought being real
