In this episode Mare and Tara have a Conscious Conversation regarding their experiences and progress with their January Living Intentions and planning their Living Intetion focus for February. Tara starts by reflecting on her January intention, which was to finish things she started if they were worth finishing and to let go without strings attached if they weren't. Although she didn't finish many tasks, she made significant progress in starting and pursuing various projects, such as learning to use a new sewing machine. Her word for the year, "brave," helped her to tackle challenges she had previously avoided, enhancing her sense of accomplishment and momentum.
Mare, on the other hand, focused her January Living Intention on nurturing connections and friendships with conscious presence. Through tracking and setting a challenge of making five connections daily, Mare discovered that she was naturally exceeding this goal. Her activities, including attending a 21-day accountability challenge, confirmed that she was effectively showing up for others and contributing positively to her community. She is now contemplating how to expand this connection in February in alignment with her annual goal of "rising."
For February, Tara intends to practice mindful connection with herself, others, her activities, the planet, and pets. This aim is to help her stay present and avoid disconnecting when overwhelmed. Mare chooses to read at least one book a month and plans to unplug from electronics to savor moments of stillness, participating in the "25 in 25" reading challenge. Both women find that focusing on these specific Living Intentions not only advances their personal goals but also enhances other areas of their lives, contributing to their overall well-being and the joy they spread to their surroundings.
They both express gratitude for their personal progress, acknowledging the challenging current events but choosing to focus on positive, constructive activities for personal growth and connection. They highlight the positive impact of accountability circles and intentional living on enhancing multiple aspects of their life. They invite others to join their Living Intention challenges.
1. What is a Living Intention?: Learn more here:
https://www.connectionproject360.com/
2. Learn more about Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J
Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/
3. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
