Intentional Moments

These two words have been circulating in my brain for the last two weeks. I keep evaluating myself.

I decided to complete a web search on these thought-provoking words and discovered an array of blogs and suggestions on how to accomplish this goal in the hurried fast-paced world.

• https://lynnjsimpson.com/an-intentional-breath/ Thinking about the winter snow where no feet have trodden made me stop and think. The pictures in this blog are beautiful!
• https://www.lifehack.org/893096/be-intentional– This blog contains some very practical and helpful tips. Narrating your progress, as the author terms it, could be life-changing!
• http://lemonadeandgrace.com/intentional-moments/ This poetic blog reminds me of the beauty of small moments.
• https://kfishwickteacherportfolio.weebly.com/intentional-and-spontaneous-teaching.html And then…. intentional teaching. This teacher reminds me of the meaningful moments when working with children.

Intentional, not flurried or hectic, but purposeful moments in life where I purposely create important memories. Do I actually do this?

I have been communicating with my father in different ways. He seems to be able to hear when we use Facetime audio. Who would have known? I also want to keep my goal of seeing him once per month, but I have to be deliberate in this planning as winter weather can be unpredictable.

My goal is to be intentional with my third-grade students as I realize that my time with them is rapidly drawing to a close. They are one of the most precious groups of children I have ever taught!

I need to be intentional with my service. What am I actually doing to help other people? Am I listening to their needs or just consumed with my own?

Intentional moments- what is my definition? What am I doing with my time? I will continue to ponder as the journey continues.