Attention to Intention

In most everything we do in life, there is a purpose, an underlying meaning. We don't always realize it at the time, but an insightful view can readily expose us. Intention doesn't always equate to a higher purpose, a lofty goal. Sometimes the things we do benefit us personally and not those around us or the world at large. This should not be considered a selfish act. For if we don't take care of ourselves, who will? So many of us are busy being caretakers, ...children, parents and/or spouse that we often neglect the one person we can't live without ...ourselves. It is not always easy to step back and take care of ourselves, but we must try. In order to nurture others we must first nurture ourselves. Simple acts of kindness rendered unto thyself. Ask yourself, what have I wanted to do for me? And then do it. Schedule it into your life even if your busy calendar or your endless to-do list can't seem to handle one more activity. It can, it has and it will. Take a bath. Read a book for pleasure. Get a massage. Go away by yourself for a day to rejuvenate. Have lunch with a friend. Let attention to yourself be your intention.