New Year's Resolutions: Setting Intentions for 2021
The beauty in every dawn is the opportunity to start anew, and we are so inspired as we begin this new year's journey. We celebrated incredible blessings despite the inherent challenges of 2020, and we are more excited than ever to set intentions for the road ahead.
In the words of our beloved Dolly Parton, "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." Not only is this quote a daily mantra in our King Street Flagship, it's a core piece of our manifesto.
We believe that a foundation of grit and gratitude allows us to approach life's ebbs and flows with an open heart, and we are committed to a daily practice that nurtures that perspective.
The Grit & Grace Studio family welcomes you aboard our practice as we gaze into this beautiful new sunrise, set intentions for the new year, adjust our sails, and rejoice in the adventures yet to come.
The Grit & Grace Studio Guide to Setting Intentions
Gather Your Tribe
Where would we be without the women who hold us up, stand at our side, and know exactly when to put the tea kettle on? Gather your tribe and celebrate the bonds of sisterhood as you set your intentions alongside your village this year. Join us with a loved one in a Mala Workshop at our community table, or let us host a one-of-a-kind Mala experience customized for you and yours. It is our honor to host you in this transformational, creative, and inspiring event. $108 per seat
Revitalize Your Meditation Practice
Meditation is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to setting intentions and manifesting your goals. Whether you’re just beginning your practice or looking to refresh your routine, we have many thoughtful tools to enhance and revitalize your daily meditation.
Our beautiful Mala Mantra Necklace draws inspiration from sacred Buddhist prayer beads to keep you centered, locally crafted Sage Smudge Sticks imbue your home and soul with the healing properties of sage, and Los Poblanos Lavender Mist adds a calming, sensual aromatherapy boost to your studio.
Our sweet Buddha Decoupage Oyster Dish is a loving reminder of your practice, and the Wish Beads Bracelet keeps your goals close to your heart as you move through your day. Stash these items in a signature Canvas Zip Pouch for mindful moments on the go.
Set Intentions with Focus
In the words of Paolo Coelho, “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Clearly define your desires and set intentions by putting them into writing. Pen your resolutions into a Sugarboo notebook bearing your chosen inspirational quote, write yourself a love letter on our Grit & Grace Studio notecards, or carry your heart’s dearest wish on a scroll inside your Wish Bead Bracelet.
Define Your Space
Create a home space filled with joy, light, and peace as you set your intentions and begin the work to manifest your dreams. Let your domicile be a refuge that reminds you that the world is your oyster.
Drape a strand of our Gilded Oyster Blessing Beads over the photo of a cherished loved one or across a text that inspires you, and add a Gilded Oyster Candle to provide guiding light during your meditation practice each day. Incorporate a Boho Hammock Swing into your outdoor space to elevate a simple porch to a peaceful oasis that sustains and nurtures your process.
Invest in Self-care
Nourish your body and soul by establishing a luxurious self-care routine. Self-care is essential to successfully setting your intentions and doing the work necessary to achieve your aspirations, and it will help you focus as you navigate life’s waves.
We love Los Poblanos for their small-batch, clean beauty products and therapeutic use of powerful aromatics such as lavender, mint, and rose.
Get a clean start with the La Rosa Soap. Protect and nurture your skin with the Lavender Lotion or the Lavender Salve, and don’t forget to keep a bottle of Los Poblanos Lavender Mist in your bag so that a moment of self-care is always within arm’s reach.
Show Your Shine
Life is best lived authentically, and embracing your true colors is a vital step in setting intentions and manifesting your desires. Celebrate your inner goddess with Jenny Block’s newest book, Be That Unicorn, and stay the course with the Mantra Bracelet that best describes your unique shine. We love the “Mermaid Vibes” and “Gratitude” variations.
Practice Gratitude
Gratitude is at the core of Grit & Grace Studio, and as our manifesto states, we believe “a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.” Enhance your gratitude practice by incorporating tokens into your routine, like our Decoupage Oyster Blessing Beads and Guardian Angels, to call your life’s pearls to mind during your day to day flow.
Challenge yourself to write notes of gratitude regularly or to record your thoughts and blessings in a Leather Journal with an inspirational quote: you’ll be amazed at how many miracles will flock your way!
Develop Mindfulness
Being present and increasing focused awareness can be a powerful tool in your interpersonal relationships and in pursuing your aspirations. As you approach this new year, center your mindfulness practice with our Gilded Oyster Candle and some calming, soothing Los Poblanos Lavender Mist. Ground your senses and embrace the now, and utilize your Inspirational Journal to hone your process.
Celebrate Your Fortitude
We believe rough waters make strong mermaids, and it’s essential to recognize and celebrate your fortitude as you set your intentions.
Wear our Moxie Necklace or layer several Grit Adjustable Bolo Bracelets to celebrate your grit and grace, and pair them with a World Is Your Oyster Jewelry Dish to inspire you as you do the work to manifest your dreams into reality.
Explore New Perspectives
As you thoughtfully move to set your intentions, seek new perspectives to further your personal growth. Engage with new artforms and explore new genres of music, like Ranky Tanky’s Grammy Award-winning Gullah album Good Time, or travel to a place that will challenge or inspire you.
We’d love to host you for your next personal retreat, vacation, or staycation at our charming Cottage in the heart of historic downtown Charleston.
We’ve also designed our Ocean Earrings Collection to remind us of the importance of rising above and considering new vantage points, and so be sure to stop by our King Street store and view these six gorgeous designs in person; we’d love to see you!
We are so excited to see what the tide brings in for this upcoming year, and we hope you’ll join us for an upcoming Mala Workshop.
As you set intentions for the new year, let us inscribe one of our customized gifts with your mantra or personal goal. If you’re sharing your intentions with a loved one, let us add a personalized gift note to a Grit Adjustable Bolo Necklace or Moxie Necklace to celebrate their strength and fortitude along your journey.
One Love & Blessings,