I use the term intention to describe the energetic "Law of Attraction" that has recently been popularized in the book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, with one significant notable clarification. I feel that setting one's intention upon a goal and focusing energy and attention on that goal provides the most effective and primary means by which to make the goal come about as a manifestation in the world. Using my energy to identify what I want and then work diligently toward what I want, thinking about it and having faith that ultimately I will accomplish this goal makes my chances of attaining the goal much more realistic. However, unlike the implication in the Secret at I read it, I do feel that there are limitations to what we can and cannot accomplish. For example, no matter how much energy and intention accomplishing something, sometimes the reality is that we don't always get what we want. We learn this as children, and I do feel that there's a time to let something go and let it go. I'm not saying that much is not possible using intention, I think it is. However it is also important to realize that we are limited beings working to expand. That said, close observation of the energy that we put into the world and the intention of our actions can bring about profound and life changing experiences that we may not have felt were possible before. I like the idea that I can put huge amounts of energy and intention into whatever AI feel is most important, that is very empowering. It is also empowering, however, to transcend my attachment to any outcome and know that I am ultimately able to faithfully accept the gifts that this world brings my way.
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I am open to receiving all my intentions. I have worked with a spirit guide for several years now, chosen by his ability to manifest dreams into reality, and enjoy watching my intentions show up. The key for me is knowing they may show up in a way I wasn't clear of, so I stay open to each experience of my day. I now feel the magic in my life. Grateful for this reminder as I process the passing of one of my soul brothers. Thank you.
Hi Cyn-
Thanks for your comment. That's a great example. I think that sometimes we just don't get what we think we want. Sometimes we just get whatever comes and it is up to us to find the lesson in that experience. I have found that there is always a lesson in any given moment. Setting our intention to reach a goal and allowing it to manifest does not necessarily turn out the way we thought we wanted, but having the faith to accept and adapt to whatever we get eventually leads us to new discoveries about the nature of that intention and what we want changes. The space where we turn to a deeper understanding of want itself for me is where ego drops off and transpersonal awareness picks up in some ways. Additionally, it is all moving and changing all the time, so that what we may want now may not be what we want....now. Seconds later the intention has shifted. It's so interesting! Anyway, thanks again for your comment, sorry to hear about your loved one's passing.
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