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✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

Hello lovely people,

I have been reflecting on some ways we can support you all through our recovery-oriented way of connecting on the forums, and thought that creating a weekly intention setting/reflection conversation could be really helpful. 🥰

Intention-setting can allow us to more mindfully focus our attention onto the things we would like to explore more of (without too much pressure!). And when we do so within community, it can help us to feel more supported as we go about exploring new habits and ideas.

Now, this isn't about showing up perfectly or reaching all of our 'goals' overnight, but rather, exploring what is possible, what we enjoy, and how we can feel more safely connected to ourselves.

So, what will this look like exactly?

1. Set your intention for the week. For example, I am going to practice allowing myself 5 minutes a day to slow down.

2. Reflect. You can do this throughout the week via your notes app, a journal, or here on the forums. *Notice what feels good, what doesn't, and why.

3. Share the following Sunday. Let us know what you were able to explore and what came up for you/if you have any questions or need some support.

Remember - there is no right or wrong! It's so fine if all you did was hold the intention in the back of your mind - change takes time. I would love you all to have fun with this and to explore things from a place of curiosity and compassion. 💛

And... go! @MissGremlin @NightFury @Bow @Shaz51 @Captain24 @creative_writer @avant-garde @Oaktree @ENKELI @Dimity @Semly @Appleblossom @MJG017 @Sunnyside226 @Blackcloud @PeppyPatti @Till23

@Jynx @tyme @Ru-bee @rav3n @RiverSeal

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Hello lovely people,

Thank you for checking in. I am so glad this thread has been helpful for you. 🥰

I am catching up on everyone's messages from the past week, then I shall give our intentions some much-needed TLC! I am sorry I haven't been around as much, please know that I am thinking of you all. 🫶

Do you have any ideas for some intention-setting themes we could explore this month? @Shaz51 @Dimity ✨

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I'm not sure @AuntGlow . For me I'm thinking about the change of season. What to ramp up or where I can ease down. A friend is starting to think about Seasonal Affective Disorder again.

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Noting the change of season could be really helpful - acknowledging where we may need 'ramp up or slow down' is a great intention. What are you leaning towards?

And yes, SAD is very much a thing for many (including myself). Do you notice it impacts you much? And if so, what might you need to feel more supported during the seasonal shift? @Dimity 🫶

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@AuntGlow

Boost time outside as sunlight weakens (boost outdoor activity - walking and gardening). So I need to be fitter, and comply with my exercise regime.

Reduce mindless screentime. But enjoy more slow time with books and music. Lately I've been trying a daily lectio practice with poetry and other readings.

And I'm steeling myself to do hard life admin tasks I'd been unable to face.

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Ah, these are wonderful intentions - ones I would like to explore too! (Especially being active outside and slowing down with analogue media). I can see both of these activities really helping @Dimity 💛

What is one life admin task you'd like to do this week?

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@AuntGlow I need to sort out some banking... I took the first steps tonight.

There's other pressing stuff too but that would be a start.

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Well, helloooo everyone!!

It has been far too long since I checked in, so I thought it only appropriate to pop into our Sunday Intention Setting practice with a reflective prompt. 🤩

"Find what feels good."

I love this prompt *credit to Yoga with Adriene*, because it's so simple and effective and it allows us to give ourselves permission to experience joy, ease, and lightness.

So, what feels good for you? Is it the sun on your face, a hug with your dog, a walk in nature, a big stretch, singing your favourite song, a chat with a friend, or finally completing that one small task you have been putting off? *points to self*

Please use this space to 'Notice what feels good', to reflect, and to celebrate one another throughout the process!

PS: I also encourage you to set any other intentions that feel right or aligned for you + share and create intentions for the group! 🎉🫶

@Shaz51 @NightFury @MissGremlin @Captain24 @Bow @Snowie @Dimity @Appleblossom @Judi9877 @Meowmy @TAB @ENKELI @heartathome @Realness @Blackcloud @Ruby26 @SaltwaterSoul @Oaktree @Mustang67 @Till23 @PeppyPatti @creative_writer @SmilingGecko @AlwaysMyself @Rosepetal96 @Zoe7 @NatureLover @Cuddlebear @TeaPositive @REDLINEZ750 @DownMoreThanUp @Anonymouse1000 @GezzaP @peaceandsafety @Bunniekins @DogMan79 @FridgeMagnet @Jacques @Chasingsunsets @MatchaToad @Glisten

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@AuntGlow Hugging my awesome dog Zeus

@Dimity @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Jynx @heartathome @ENKELI

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Zeus is adorable!! @DownMoreThanUp

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@AuntGlow That was Zeta, took the wrong one of the two, only saw it now. We sold Zeta for i could no longer look after her. She is a good hands and although i missed her heaps it has not been overly painful emotional. i had planned to breed her with Zeus. She turned 2 and her cycle was any day, so i had to act. A pity. But life does not always go the way we wish. Not my life anyhow.

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