Intentional

Women can get lost.
I have found it incredibly challenging to balance my life. I desire to be all things to all people especially those I share a roof with over our heads. I have always seemed to do it at my own expense. So, I get lost.
In my maze of discontent, I rear up and fight the ghost of achievement and lose yet again.
Stacking all the duties and descriptions defined by women writers, I find myself slowly slipping a heavy noose around my neck until I am dangling - feet kicking - then limp. A wet noodle of no value to anyone.
Over the years this cycle of the Proverbs 31 wife battling the Susan B. Anthony has become all too often and all too familiar. Stopping this cycle takes real intention, real understanding of the core that drives it.
So, for me, I have found a simple mantra of balance comes from staying balanced with intention.
My intentions for my husband are voiced and accomplished. He knows why I do what I do for him. He knows the intent of the daily actions. My daughter also sees my plan intentionally to be a part of the routine that encompasses her life. She fully understands that I am a part of her daily life on purpose, not because it is convenient or just worked out that way.
I look into fifth grade faces of children once a week because I have intended to reach, to teach and to provide an adult perspective of making it through this challenging world with a positive view. Intentionally, planning to be a part of an equation of healing and restoration.
Sure, I could go on with my intentions with friends and family and other interest in my life, but you get the point. The point is simple - intention is everything.
If you don't intend on doing anything - you will get lost.
Don't get lost. Plan your intentions today.