Badge of Intent

I've been away for a while...family health emergency...the kind of thing that makes you realize how unimportant most things are in comparison to your health and your family...but since all involved are on the mend, I'm back and have been busy trying to catch up on my life.

I was looking for something to ground me again and it so happened that one of the emails in my inbox was from a long ago childhood friend - a friend that I just loved and that I have such great memories of...(she was so funny and very talented - she could really belt out a song!)- I digress! She contacted me to let me know she has started a new venture with her friend and it's called Badge of Intent.

I immediately went to her site and was smitten. What a terrific idea! It's such a simple idea and aren't those so often the best?! At first it seems silly, but then there was no denying the positive effect of wearing such a badge. It gives you the chance to put your goals out into the light. Goals that perhaps you have been keeping to yourself for fear of failure.

I think Badge of Intent is much like a plant: the badge is your seed, the input of those around you, the sun light, the effort you put in to make it a reality, the water. When your goal is achieved you enjoy the accomplishment like a bouquet and you begin to plant new seeds!

I spent the entire afternoon (and many subsequent hours since) trying to figure out what I would put on such a badge. There are, I found, many things that I would like to achieve, places I'd like to go, things I'd like to experience, but because I spend so much of my time caring for kids, husband, house and family, as well as volunteering, I have not given myself the opportunity to actually do any of them!

So I'm still mulling it over. But my intention is to make a decision by the end of the week. And then I will order my Badge of Intent and wear it proudly! I will even come back here and post a picture to prove it. I think this idea of hers is the perfect way to start a New Year in September! I must go think on it some more...

You should go check out the website...and think "What would I put on MY badge?"