There is value in setting goals - but goals are not achieved on their own. Intentions are the life partner to our goals. Intentions give us a daily rhythm, motivation and accountability to help reach our overall goals.

“The very thing that helps to preserve our well-being, is the same thing that clashes with the inner conflict of pleasing others or protecting ourselves. This often stems from an internal struggle between plugging into our sense of power and worth, and a simultaneous desire to cater to, or foster, a relationship.”

“I fear not which I have seen grow, but perhaps, fear of what lies in the midst of transition. Despite those moments of unease, the beautiful thing about fear is that it is the facilitator of growth.”

“Expectations: The anticipation of things hoped for. Expectations are intentions and the possibility that things will work out as anticipated. Expectations are less about promise and more about trust. Trusting in the process that is intended as part of the journey — whether we planned for it, or not.”

“If we give in to defeat, we are fighting against courage and not moving from our heart — and when this happens, it diminishes creativity and our ability to be innovative.”

Life will continue to throw us challenges, that is inevitable. But if we seek the wisdom that exists within those challenges, the difficulties we face have the power to strengthen us.