Living With Intention: Cultivate the Life You Long For
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A story, a worksheet, and a gentle invitation to begin again
There is something powerful about parables.
They give us space to see ourselves, our struggles, our growth, and our quiet hopes through a story that is not quite ours but somehow feels deeply familiar.
That is what The Gardener’s Choice was written for.
It’s the story of Sarah, a woman in her 30s who stumbles across a hidden garden and meets a wise gardener who teaches her something life-changing:
“A garden doesn’t flourish by accident. It flourishes by choice.”
Over time, Sarah learns what it means to live with intention—not as a performance, not as a perfect routine, but as a way of showing up for the life she truly wants.
Why the Story Resonates
So many of us find ourselves in Sarah’s shoes. We’ve followed the rules, checked the boxes, kept ourselves busy. But something feels missing. Life starts to feel reactive instead of intentional.
This story is a reminder that:
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You don’t need to reinvent yourself—you need to remember yourself.
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Growth takes time, patience, and consistency.
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Living with intention means tending to what matters, even when no one else sees it.
Introducing the Reflection Worksheet
To help you make this story more than just a feel-good read, I created a companion worksheet with journal prompts for each chapter. It’s free to download and perfect for your next quiet moment, whether you’ve read the story once or many times.
What’s inside:
🌱 Chapter-by-chapter journaling questions
🌿 Space to reflect on your own life choices and habits
✍️ Prompts that help you notice your patterns, name your values, and recommit to what matters
Each prompt is designed to meet you where you are—with compassion, clarity, and gentle encouragement to take the next small step.
How to Use the Worksheet
You don’t need to do this in one sitting. In fact, I’d encourage you not to.
Here’s a simple approach:
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Read or re-read one chapter of the story.
Let it sit with you for a moment before jumping into the questions. -
Choose 1–2 prompts from that chapter.
Write freely. There are no rules, no right answers. Just honesty. -
Return again tomorrow. Or next week.
This isn’t homework—it’s a quiet conversation with yourself. -
Let your answers evolve.
As you grow, your perspective might shift. That’s not failure. That’s flourishing.
A Few Questions to Get You Started
Here’s a sample from the worksheet:
Chapter 2 – The Quiet Work of Growth
• What’s one patch of your life that needs more tending right now?
• What would it look like to commit to just one small action, consistently?
Chapter 4 – The Season of Letting Go
• How did a recent challenge change the way you define what matters?
• What does it mean to live intentionally in seasons of disruption?
These aren’t just journal questions. They’re questions designed to help you dig gently, notice what’s been buried, and make room for something new.
Download the Worksheet
If the story of Sarah spoke to you—if you, too, are navigating a season of change or realignment—this is your next step:
Download The Gardener’s Choice Reflection Worksheet from the box below.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to do this perfectly.
You just have to begin. One question, one breath, one intention at a time.
And remember:
You are the gardener of your own life.
Tend to it with love, patience, and intention.
