Have you ever tried really really hard to make a decision about something, and failed miserably? You wrote down the pros and cons, you talked to everyone you know about it, and alas it seemed that the harder you tried the further away the decision seemed to be? And then, you stop trying so hard, you let go of forcing it, maybe have a snack and get on with your life for a while, and then suddenly the answer just seems to appear in your mind as if by magic? I have had this experience more times...

You might have heard the word intention thrown around a lot in meditation and wellness spaces at this time of year [Jan]. Indeed, I love bringing reflections on intentions into my classes in January. This still point of the year lends itself well to turning inward and realigning ourselves with what is most important to us and how we want to show up in the world over the coming year. But what do we actually mean when we talk about connecting with an intention? In terms of mindfulness...