Intentions

Just as Mondays are treated as a day to start dieting, the beginning of the year is the time for resolutions. Last year I wrote about my commitments to improving, and with a head hung in shame I have to say I didn't succeed in many of them. I think I set the bar too high. I mean, really...a list of 10 was a bit ambitious! But…I won't call it a total failure.

While I didn't always take the stairs every time, in the year 2012 I did take on CrossFit. I have a list of ways this addiction (seriously, that’s what it is) has changed me. Being a part of this cult culture subjected me to the Paleo lifestyle, and therefore forced me to try new recipes. Lastly, one improvement I am very proud of… I have gained new friendships, and strengthened current ones.  

I will not be creating a list of 10 for this New Year. They seem to be more daunting than motivating.

However, I do have intentions.

In the year 2013…

I intend to remember that everything changes
I intend to practice kindness
And I intend to go bigger, look out, let be and let in love.

Random Act of Kindness

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”
                                                                                                                             
                                                                             -Diana Spencer

This morning, while stopped at a red light, a man crossed the road and a gust of wind blew all his papers in the street. With the crossing sign flashing his countdown, I could see the man's anxiety rising. Immediately, a girl stops, kneels down, and gives the man a smile. She then quickly snatches a paper from flying into traffic. Much to my surprise, another person stops to help.

When all the papers were gathered, the strangers gave a few nods and they were on their way.

I have been shown this sort of kindness before, and then felt that fluttery feeling of wanting to spread the love. But today... I was an observer...I was a witness. I was inspired.

I was so inspired, I had to capture the moment.