The topic for this month is Intention.

The definition I like most for intention is "to have in mind a purpose or plan, to direct the mind, to aim".  I learned about creating and setting intentions from my practice of yoga and through my Master's program in Spiritual Psychology. It is common in many yoga classes that the teacher will ask you to set an intention for your practice, a positive thought to "direct the mind" and use it while you're in the poses. In my Master's program I gained greater facility with intentions and began creating ones for my day, phone calls, meetings, and trips. I find most of my intentions have to do with a way of being. For example, the intentions I set for my day, a meeting, or a class range from being present, powerful, enthusiastic, gentle, loving, kind, fun or grateful.

Setting intentions is an easy way to focus the mind on a positive approach and outcome to anything you want to create in life.  Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

Peace and love,

Danay

4 Tips for where kids can practice Intention

Intention means to direct your mind in a positive way toward something you would like to accomplish.
 

When we practice intention we are thinking of a positive outcome and telling ourselves how we'd like something to turn out. You can do this at the beginning of your day, before a test, giving a report,  doing homework, or before a game or performance.
 

Here are a few examples of how you can practice intention:

For your day:
♥ Think of a positive thought you'd like to keep in mind throughout your day.  One example might be, "My intention is to have a fun and happy day".

In School:
♥ Think of a positive outcome you'd like before a test or giving a report.  An example would be, "My intention is to be calm, breathe, and do my best".

Family:
♥ Intentions of being kind, loving, helpful, caring could be used with brothers, sister, parents, cousins and grandparents. A great one for your siblings would be, "My intention is to be kind and loving to my brother/sister".

Your Health:
♥ Good thoughts about our body and our health actually help to keep our body healthy.  A healthy intention could be, "My intention is to eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and practice my favorite exercise".