The One Sentence You Need Each Day to Set Your Intention

To choose a life that is not wasted, but to center our energies on pursuits of lasting value is one of the best decisions we can make.

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[heymaisarah]

TODAY I COMMIT MYSELF TO…….

1. The intention should be singular and consequential
2. Set your intention as early in the morning as possible
3. Can be completed in a few seconds or can be meditated for hours
4. Setting the intention in the morning doesn’t eliminate distractions
5. It is not the only thing you do that day
6. The intention may change everyday or it might stay the same
7. Setting your intention is easier over time

[goodenoughgirl]

I think one I could do every single day is, today I commit to not letting myself become discouraged or the lack of joy about the monotony of the daily grind. (Well you know. It’s just the whole thing like you clean it, they mess it up etc. Rinse. Repeat forever and a day. So I want to stop looking at it that way. Or something like time to make the donuts...again...and how he says it in the commercial is how I feel. Almost zombie like). I have to remember that there is rhyme and reason to it and that there are rewards for it. I try to get past the whole Ecclesiastes vibe. Such as “everything under the sun is vanity (empty).” Sometimes it really does get to feeling like a forever hamster wheel tho. And Bcuz hamster wheels never go anywhere. Just round and round it goes over and over. You start where you ended. And you end where you started. And some days you really do wonder why or why bother.

So maybe my intention should rather be today I will find something to break the monotony. Today I will shake at least one thing up and make some fun for myself. Today I will not let myself get bogged down or burnt out or lost in what all “needs to get done.”

[genevievepeters]

Today I commit myself to work on my taxes
Today I commit myself to exercise/walk for 20 minutes
Today I commit myself to being grateful for the blessings in my life

[lizpetruzzi]

Today I commit myself to living simply and loving abundantly….God and others❤️

[micheleaubourg]

This somehow brought tears to my eyes. Your sincerity, kindness, and generosity of spirit... Thank you for what you do 💕

[markhanson]

So great. Focus. Planning. Motivation.
Today I commit myself to getting stuff done.
Today I commit myself to living in the moment.
Today I commit myself to music.

[vegan.enlightenment]

I actually started doing this daily for the past week and yes, I see the results for sure :) Thanks for sharing this!

[cassandrahardaway]

I seek to live the most fulfilling and abundant life that I can!

[kimhuitt]

Daily intention: God help me to love you by obeying you and loving others.

[JoelMatthewspeaks]

Today I commit myself to practicing making time to create and work toward becoming the best version of myself. Practicing writing to speak my truth, working out to build a stronger body and mind, and willing my mind to act upon my intentions and being mindful of where I wish to direct my energy from where I set my Intention to continue working toward living Intentionally!

[chowwong]

After the Bible; can’t think of anything that influenced my life positively more than this!!!🙏🏼👏🏼👋🏽✋

[elizabethdavis]

I commit myself to puting prayer and people above my to do list

[shaistakhan]

I commit myself to be happy n satisfied whole day

[carnivorecaveman]

Today I learn what others don't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.
You'll never live this day again, so make it count!

[Hopeonfyre]

I have been watching you guys for such a long time and going through life stages qith! Kids growing up, etc. honestly, the first time you started talking I thought man this guy has a preacher calling on his life lol I just wanted to let you know you’re still going strong and I still love watching you and your wife so much! We’re from the Chicago area and please never stop! To the first minimalist!

[karenherrera]

Today I commit myself to loving myself ❤

[ThereseStevens]

Today I commit myself to being present.

[fionajane]

Today I commit myself to taking things easy and having fun 😊

[geneg]

This is fantastic. Prior to watching this video, I had trouble trying to understand this concept and how to do it. Thankyou!! I finally now understand.

[carolcollins]

This is a great practice, I'll certainly adopt.
Thank you.