I set intentions all the time so setting
some for the New Year isn’t really a unique practice for me. I never set
resolutions because I’ve got a tiny, itty-bitty, rebellious micro-personality
that will revolt to any rigid rule. And I should state that I distinguish
between intentions and resolutions as a matter of degree. “I intend” is still
strong but softer than “I resolve.” Intentions keep me open and flexible to the
surprises of the Universe, whereas resolutions tend to block out the better
things the Universe might have in store for me. Michael Bernard Beckwith states,
“Where there’s a will, there’s a wall, but where there’s a willingness, there’s
a way.” I totally agree! If you’d like to learn more about how to set
intentions, here’s a previous blogpost I wrote about that.
