A simple reminder
On January 1, I chose my year’s intention: Acceptance. It came to me during meditation and wasn’t what my ego had planned at all (I wanted appreciation!)
It’s no wonder my ego was squirming. When I set an intention, things tend to happen. And this past week I’ve felt like a high school freshman sitting in on a master’s level class. Oh, I have so much to learn!!
I immediately became keenly aware of my addiction to resistance. I want to be accepting. I say I want to be “in flow.” But what I see is myself consistently choosing to resist what is: “My internet service should not have been out for 4 days” … “Client emergencies should not clump together in a single week (particularly during a week without internet service!)” … “The dog should not be barking at 3 a.m.” … “I should be over this cough by now; two weeks is enough!”
Oh, I could go on, but I want to stop. Oh, how I want to stop!
My Guru
The next morning on my way to a doctor’s appointment, I observed myself thinking what bad timing it was during such a busy week. And then I asked myself, “What would it be like to be in acceptance?” I took a moment after I parked the car to center myself with a little deep breathing. I allowed myself to become totally present. Then I began my two block walk to the doctor’s office.
It was such an amazing experience. I felt like I was seeing my city for the first time. I connected with people on the street. And I heard birds singing! Birds singing in January when it was 33° outside! It felt like a shot of pure joy. I was happy, excited, eager to share my smile with others. And the day continued to flow so much more easily.
This morning in the cottage I was reflecting on my soul’s choice for my 2013 intention. My soul knew what I needed most to get to a place of appreciation.
First Comes Acceptance!
It’s going to be an interesting year.
Coach Barbie Dallmann 
I’m smiling along with your Buddha frog! Very interesting year.
Like you I had planned another word for my yearly intention – intuition. I have increasingly seen the need to be in tune with my inner wisdom and “intuition” seemed appropo!
Until I took you up for the free 30 minute life coaching session. In this fabulous experience, you guided me into my intuition and I ended up with a new word… “Giggle!”
I’ve had a lifelong tendency of taking everything seriously. So seriously sometimes it’s made me sick. An important part of accessing my inner wisdom is first lightening up. I’m not used to giggling, but I’m going to get very used to it in 2013! Thanks:)