Choose the intention that will guide how you move through this month. Let it steady you and shape your decisions.

My intention for December is connection. Not the rushed version that gets squeezed into whatever time is left, but the kind that feels honest and present.

I have started reaching out early to make plans with the people who matter most, so full calendars do not swallow the important moments. I am adding small, thoughtful gestures that help others feel seen. A handwritten note. A warm message. A simple phone call that reminds someone they matter.

Most of all, I want this season to be about what matters. Not perfect, just present. When we slow down and notice the small, quiet details around us, we often find moments of awe we might have missed.

Many people feel a heaviness in December because there is a gap between how we imagine the holidays will feel and how our days actually unfold. Intention bridges that gap. It gives us something to return to when life feels busy or scattered.

This is the pace I am choosing for the month: more intentional and present, focused on the relationships that truly enrich my life. I am also paying attention to people who might need extra warmth or encouragement. Sometimes the smallest spark we offer becomes the steady light someone else needs.

All month long, I will be sharing gentle reflections and inspiration for anyone who wants to move through December with more presence and connection.

What intention will guide you this month?
It may be presence, joy, ease, connection, or something else that feels right for you.

I would love to hear what you choose.

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