Mondo Beyondo 2008 - Part 2

To quote the source of this exercise, Andrea:

I prefer starting the year off with declaring what I want to draw into my life and let those items entice me into action. Sometimes the difference here exists in language. For example, instead of saying, "I want to get rid of these saddle bags" it might inspire you more to say, "My intention is to feed my body beautiful, whole foods and swim twice a week." Or, instead of a vague, "Stop watching tv" you might present an inspiring alternative for yourself: "My intention is to read or knit each night after dinner and complete all of my unfinished craft projects by May."

It's up to you, whatever gets you going people! This is what works for me.

After you list your intentions, let's do the list that is truly Mondo Beyondo status. What are the things you are wanting to manifest that are almost too scary to even write down? The ones that elicit a gremlin response of "You can't have that!" or "Who are you to ask for that?" or "Fat chance. That will never happen. You're not a good enough....(fill in the blank)"

Are you nervous? You should be. This list should be a bit dangerous. It should make you feel a little shy and excited. Butterflies abound.

So, here goes. My intentions for 2008 are:

Date my husband more. Line up reliable childcare options, and cavort freely with Ken at least twice a month.

Trim off 6% from my body-fat ratio. Work out at least four times a week - which means, get sweaty and use my major limbs in some active way for at least 30 minutes! Shoveling - woo hoo! Lose 8-10 pounds in the next 6 - 9 months.

Hm. Don't feel any "danger" about the intentions above. What might I intend for 2008 that feels "butterfly-y?"

I guess it's this. I intend to "show up" five nights a week, to invite my "artist self" to do her thing. I don't know, yet, whether this will mean writing or working with photos, or drawing or painting, or collages, or what. But, I'm gonna show up for our "dates."

This is very scary to me, b/c I fear that I'll let myself down. That I won't be consistent. So, I think it belongs on the Mondo Beyondo 2008 Intention Declaration, definitely. :)