Intentions vs. Resolutions

I heard something yesterday that I believe will resonate with us all better than making New Year's Resolutions. We all know how this plays out...lose weight, exercise, etc....but we never finish, or we're caught up in the maelstrom and just react. What I heard was...."make an intention to do something"...Resolution is so final. I Resolve ! It also sounds somewhat antiquated, like what the heck is Aude Lange Syne all about ?

The person who mentioned it was my Yoga instructor. She's wise beyond her years and has a quirky way about her, quite smart, quick and highly dedicated to her craft (in a very unintimidating way). Her intention was not to get caught in her world's political cross-fire. I thought that very insightful. We all have our own personal political cross-fire, that means better listening, communicating, negotiating and in my world, making sure that your co-workers don't have cutlery pointed for your back.

I'm going to try this one...might not be so popluar - -but as Mr. Ghandi said...'be the change you want in the world'...now, how does that affect the world of technology.

I believe it starts with being aware of your surroundings, trying to connect more with people and less with things - -or using the things as a conduit for being in touch with your surroundings.

Here's the intention and the challenge - -Do you know that Radio Shack and Verizon stores take in old cell phones, refurbish them and distbute them to Women's Shelters ? These are women that do not have instant communication available to them and yes, they need it. When you are being abused, stalked - -a lifeline to '911' is a gift. It is a gift of survival.

I ask that you take your old phones in - -I know I have at least 5 (do you remember the one's with the big brick battery?) - -they take all. Remember we're not innovating, we are supporting. I believe they do not care if there are apps, web browsing, etc. They need to call 911. Get it...

Be intended, use your gadgetry for good...Donate your used mobile phones to help a woman in need.

With best wishes that all your intentions are good !! (OK, a few naughty ones are OK too)
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