Living With Intention

The Power of Intention: Creating My Ownh Path

Life has a way of throwing us into the storm when we least expect it. One moment we’re carefully navigating our path, and the next, we’re knee-deep in the chaos, trying to keep our heads above water. In these moments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, as if the universe is conspiring against us. But when I reflect on my own story and the journey I’ve been on, I realize how much intention has shaped my life, helping me find my way through the wreckage and reign over the mess.

Intention is about consciously choosing how we approach each day, each challenge, and each victory. It’s the thread that ties together our dreams, desires, and actions. My story is filled with moments of uncertainty, heartbreak, joy, and resilience, and through it all, I’ve learned that the power of intention is what can turn a moment of despair into a catalyst for change.

Finding Purpose in the Chaos

Years ago, when my son Kingston began his battle with brain and spinal cancer, my life quickly spiraled into a whirlwind of appointments, treatments, and heartache. There were countless days when I questioned my own strength and ability to keep moving forward. The responsibilities were suffocating, and at times, I felt like I was losing myself in the process of simply trying to survive.

In those moments, intention became my lifeline. I began to realize that while I couldn’t control everything happening around me, I could control how I responded to it. I could choose to approach each new challenge with the resolve to give Kingston the best life possible, no matter how short or difficult it might be. This wasn’t about being perfect or even knowing the right steps to take; it was about setting my intention to live with purpose, to love fiercely, and to keep going, even when everything inside me wanted to stop.

Creating Magic in the Mundane

Kingston had a way of finding joy in the simplest things, whether it was his obsession with claw machines or his love for Pokémon. Watching him embrace life so fully, despite his circumstances, taught me that intention isn’t just about the big decisions—it’s about the everyday moments. It’s about choosing to find magic in the mundane, to create joy in the midst of sorrow, and to live with a heart wide open.

There were days when I was exhausted, frustrated, and heartbroken, but setting an intention for those days—to laugh, to hold him close, to create memories—made all the difference. It didn’t change our reality, but it changed how we experienced it. We weren’t just surviving; we were living with intention, crafting a story that was uniquely ours.

Letting Go and Trusting the Path

Kingston’s passing was the hardest chapter of my life, and in the aftermath, I found myself grappling with a new reality. The temptation to spiral into the abyss of grief was strong, and I had to remind myself again of the power of intention. This time, my intention was to honor his legacy, to find meaning in the pain, and to allow myself to be guided by the love he left behind.

Letting go and trusting the path hasn’t been easy. There have been moments of confusion, doubt, and anger, but through it all, I’ve set an intention to keep moving forward, to continue the fight he started. It’s about believing that there’s more to this life, that the journey isn’t over just because a part of it ended. And sometimes, it’s about being open to the signs, those small breadcrumbs that show up just when we need them most.

Embracing the Power of Intention

Intention is more than a mindset; it’s a force that shapes our reality. It’s the quiet promise we make to ourselves each day—to be brave, to be kind, to be relentless in the pursuit of what matters most. For me, it has meant advocating for parents and children navigating cancer, fighting against a system that isn’t built to support them, and finding ways to turn my pain into purpose.

It has also meant embracing my own messiness, the chaos of my life, and learning to find beauty in it. I’ve come to understand that living with intention doesn’t mean having everything figured out or being perfectly put together. It means showing up, being real, and making choices that align with who I am and who I want to become.

Moving Forward with Intention

As I continue this journey, I remind myself daily of the power of intention. It’s what allows me to turn the uncertainty into possibility, the heartbreak into healing, and the chaos into something meaningful. It’s about crafting my own story, not as a victim of circumstance, but as the author of my life.

So, here’s to setting intentions—not to have it all under control, but to embrace the mess, to laugh through the tears, to find the magic in the moments we’re given. Because at the end of the day, it’s our intentions that define our journey, that guide us through the wreckage, and that allow us to reign over our own lives.

And as I move forward, I hold onto Kingston’s words, his wisdom beyond his years, and I set my intention to live a life that honors him. To be strong, to be brave, and to create my own path, one intention at a time.