august twenty.twelve : intentions

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August will be about movement. Physical movement. Emotional/mental movement. Steps forward. Remembering that sometimes a slight backward step is simply setting up the momentum to spring ahead.

August will be about stillness. Continuing with a meditation practice, and a morning reading practice. Learnings from Sabbath by Wayne Muller.

August will be about creating. Project Life & One Little Word albums will be back on track. Hanging new art & photos at home. Creating a new vibe.

August will be about planning. Routines will be shaken up, so it's time to reinvent what works. We'll remain a family of 4, but become a household of 3…and then 2 when Hope goes to University. Planning what the new normal will look like.

August will be about asking. Trying to ask for help, space, & advice when I need it. My friends are amazing, but they are not mind readers. Practicing asking myself "what do you need right now?" when I find myself gasping/reaching/spiraling.

What intentions are you setting for August?

18 Comments

libbywilko

August 1, 2012 at 8:01 pm Reply

Really found this inspiring off to write my own list ! Thank you.

josie

August 2, 2012 at 11:11 am Reply

August will be acceptance – I cannot change certain people in my life and I will no longer let them affect my life – I can’t control them only how I react to them so I will remove their negativity.
Accepting myself – there is only so much time during the day, I am not perfect nor superwoman but will make the most of it and if I choose to waste an evening curled up on the couch so be it.
August will be committment – to working out and continuing to cut out processed food and working on project life.
New routines are hard but hold so much opportunity. I always felt August was like a month of New Years Eve..letting go of the old (summer) but welcoming the new ..September always felt the start of the new year with school, fall, and upcoming holidays.
Sorry this was longer than I thought, but your posts are always make me think and give some inspriration.

Katrina Simeck

August 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm Reply

You’re so welcome!

Katrina Simeck

August 2, 2012 at 2:17 pm Reply

I love these intentions Josie! Your first one is so right – and so hard for me.

Barb

August 3, 2012 at 10:09 am Reply

Ah, August. It’s always a little bittersweet for me. I really have to work at not having a sinking feeling of dread in my stomach leading up to the start of a new school year. It’s a mourning process. I’m mourning my loss of freedom.

gabby

August 3, 2012 at 1:58 pm Reply

totally agreeing with josie on the august/new years comparison.
and loving this list.
and sending you a hug.
xoxo.

Naomi

August 3, 2012 at 8:34 pm Reply

I’m glad I read this because I have honestly thought of this month as one to “get through” until my daughter resumes her preschool routine and I have some time to myself. I will change my focus!

Linda

August 5, 2012 at 12:56 pm Reply

love your list of intentions..added the first one to mine.
I have posted “Strive for PROGRESS not perfection” everywhere to remind me- little steps in the right direction.
thanks for sharing!

Kirsten J

August 5, 2012 at 5:09 pm Reply

Thank you for this – you are so good at keeping it simple but deep. We just cleared two big hurdles – finished an audit at my work and traveled to Sacramento for a soft all tournament. I need to regroup this month and prepare for a busy PTA position and quilting classes coming up. Regrouping.