intentional living
From Chaos to Meaning*
Posted by Kelly Kraus
Life can move fast.
Between appointments, to-do lists, family needs, and digital distractions, our days can feel like a blur. We move from one thing to the next, often without asking why—just trying to stay afloat. In the swirl of daily demands, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters.
But what if we chose to live differently?
Not perfectly. Not rigidly.
Just intentionally.
At Woven Word Press, we believe that intentional living is the quiet, courageous choice to live on purpose—not just by default.
What Is
Intentional Living?
Intentional living is about slowing down enough to ask yourself:
– What do I value?
– What do I want to carry—and what can I gently set down?
– How do I want to show up in this moment, this day, this life?
It’s not about having everything figured out.
It’s about living on purpose, with clarity and care—even in the middle of real life.
Making Space for What Matters
You don’t need to quit your job, move to the mountains, or create a 10-step plan. Intentional living starts with small shifts:
– Choosing connection over convenience
– Putting your phone down and being fully present for a conversation
– Writing a few lines in your journal instead of scrolling late at night
– Creating space for reflection, even if it’s just five quiet minutes
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence.
A Different Kind of Rich Life
Intentional living helps us trade chaos for meaning. It helps us tune out the noise and tune in to our own voice. It reminds us that we get to choose how we spend our days—and in doing so, how we shape our lives.
And over time, those small, conscious choices become a life filled with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
At Woven Word Press, we create tools—like The Fabric of Me and Finding the Thread—that gently guide you back to what matters most. Not as a task, but as a gift.
Because when you begin to live with intention, even the ordinary becomes sacred.
With heart,
Kelly Kraus
Founder, Woven Word Press
*Living with Intention: Cultivating a Purposeful Life; 1st July 2024; inspired from https://mindfulspark.org; Armie M. Spenta, GMBPsS
Founder, Chief Editor & Senior Psychological Coach
MindfulSpark.org