Welcome to Joy Through Intention!
You may be asking yourself, “What does ‘Joy Through Intention’ even mean?” And trust me, I’m still figuring that out.
I’ve always found solace in words. From diaries to books to blogs, words have been my constant companion. Because I’m nerdy, (What can I say? Guilty.), every January I pick a word or a phrase that I’d like the upcoming year to reflect. I bet you guessed it – “Joy Through Intention” is what I chose to center my life around this year. What started as a 2021 phrase of the year has now evolved into a dream, one I didn’t even know I had.
So back to the previous question – what does Joy Through Intention actually mean? For me, and for the purpose of this blog, Joy Through Intention means simply investing your time, resources, energy and mind into finding and fostering the things and people that bring joy into your life. It means not being a product of someone else’s wishes for you. It means the freedom to be different. It means being accountable first to God, then to your spouse and children (if that’s you) and then to yourself. It means investing in what breathes life into your soul.
It means investing in what breathes life into your soul.
Perhaps you can relate to this. Perhaps you can’t. It’s perfectly fine with me either way. Regardless, I’m glad you’re here.
So what can you expect to find in this little corner of the internet?
My goal for this space is to provide a place of peace, understanding, inspiration, simplicity and honestly, just a place to unwind. This blog is as much for me as it is for you. This is a place where I can be creative and share about the things that I love simply because I love them.
There are four main sections to this blog. The first is called, “Let’s Talk Life.” This area is for just that – talking life. We’ll talk faith, family, friends and finance. We’ll talk the past, the present and the future. We’ll talk about intentionality in all areas of life. I hope you’ll find this as a space to relax and be yourself. No strings. No pressure. Just us.
I hope you’ll find this as a space to relax and be yourself.
The second category is called, “Let’s Organize.” This my guilty pleasure section. I’m a sucker for all things organization, and anyone who has been to my house, can vouch for that. Shopping at The Container Store is my version of a perfect day.
So, as you have probably already assumed, this area will be all about organizing techniques and products. This is where I’ll share what’s working for me and what I’m currently organizing (and reorganizing and reorganizing and reorganizing) in my own house. I’ll give some insight into organizing on budget because let’s face it – who really has the money to spend $30 on a box?
The next category, “Let’s Create,” is the DIY playground. I’ve got some great ideas up my sleeve that I’m looking forward to sharing with you. I can’t promise they’ll all go great, but hey, it’s all for fun right?
The last category, “Let’s Travel,” is just that – all about traveling. Here’s where I’ll share all about the places I’ve been for my fellow travelers out there. I’m always open to going new places, so please send me any suggestions you have too!
With all that said, I hope you’re grabbing yourself a nice size glass of Pinot (coffee and tea are fully acceptable options too), snuggling up with your favorite blanket and getting ready to live with Joy Through Intention.
And one last thing! Don’t forget to check out my Reading List to the right! Here you’ll find reviews on all the books I’ve read. Enjoy! 🙂