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Intentional Living: A Fresh Perspective on Resolutions 🎉 🎊

Intentional Living: A Fresh Perspective on Resolutions 🎉 🎊

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Dr. Catherine Price
Dec 29, 2024
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Dear Reader,

As we bid farewell to 2024, I find myself reflecting on the power of intentionality and the true meaning of resolutions. It’s been a year of growth, challenges, and unexpected revelations, both in my practice and personal life. I’d like to share some thoughts with you as we step into a new year.

The Surprising Etymology of “Resolution”

Recently, I’ve been pondering the word “resolution,” and its origins are quite fascinating. The term comes from the Latin “resolvere,” meaning “to loosen or release”. Isn’t that interesting? Instead of tightening our grip on new habits or goals, the etymology suggests a process of loosening, of breaking things down into simpler forms.

This revelation has shifted my perspective on New Year’s resolutions. Rather than focusing solely on what I want to do or achieve, I’m now considering what I need to let go of and how I want to be in the world.

Intentionality: A New Approach to Resolutions

As I reflect on the 8,760 hours that we are gifted every yea…

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