Setting Intentions

An intention is a guiding principle for how you want to be, live, and show up in the world or any area of your life. What matters most to you? Your answer could form a powerful intention, for which you can align your thoughts.

often time we confused an intention with a goal—it’s not something you attach an expectation or evaluation to. It’s an aim, a purpose, or an attitude that means something to you.

They must come from your heart and evoke feeling and purpose, like “practice being non-judgmental of myself and of others,” “send love out to the world,” “open my heart,” and “let go of fear…” Setting an intention is a way to bring your heart and mind into alignment.

Wayne Dyer  said, “Our intention creates our reality.” And how many times have you heard “What you think, you become,” or “Thoughts become things”?

How to Set an Intention

Your intention should be closely tied to your personal thoughts, values and perspective on life. Intentions can be a clear and specific wish, or as simple as a word or phrase you’d like to align yourself with, like “open your mind and heart,” “love,” “softness,” “strength,” “compassion for myself and others,” “peace,” or “freedom.” Try to keep the intention positive, so instead of saying “stop being a coward,” or “spend less time alone,” choose the intentions, “be courageous” or simply, “community”.

Here are some thought-starters to help you get started in forming an intention:

• What matters most to you?
• What would you like to build, create, or nurture in your life?
• What would you like to let go of?
• Who would you like to forgive in your life?
• How do you feel when you are your happiest self?
• What makes you proud?
• What word(s) would you like to align yourself with?
• What fears would you like to release?
• What are you grateful for?

10 Intentions You Can Borrow

1. Find balance
2. Open your mind and heart
3. Peace
4. Stay steady, calm and focused
5. Act with courage
6. Embrace change
7. Give and receive love
8. Allow yourself to be vulnerable
9. Connect with others
10. Love

You can borrow one of these if it resonates with you,  but try to create something personal for yourself.

Practice that muscle

Intentions are a wonderful way to help you stay grounded and reconnect with what matters most.
“Intentions compressed into words enfold magical power.”
~Deepak Chopra

resources: https://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka/setting-goals-isnt-enough-setting-daily-intentions-will-change-your-life.html

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