What Are Your Intentions

Are people succeeding with the power of intention? Yes they are! Read the two articles below...to see how to make intent a part of your life.

Intent
By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD

Intent is the key to achieving your goals. Frequently we are doing one thing—thinking that we are creating another. We need to systematically focus on the intent of our actions at every step.

There is nothing wrong with multitasking, which seems necessary with today’s demands. However, balancing multitasking with intentional activity provides valuable insight into the benefits of doing one thing at a time, being totally present with the task of our intent.

When we focus on our intent we discover that being aware of what we truly intend, is highly subjective and necessary to reach our full potential.

There are many tasks we perform each day, which are rote—those tasks we do without thinking—brushing your teeth, shower, grooming, eating breakfast and commuting to work. While these tasks are rote, we have a subconscious mindset of intent.

Using This Subconscious Mindset—

You can apply intent to any situation by saying to yourself, “I am aware that I am alive.” “I am awake I am eating breakfast,” etc. Using this simple exercise will assist you in bringing your intent for all activities fully into your conscious mind.

As you acknowledge what you are doing every moment, you will come alive in your body and to the world. Owning your actions, instead of habitually doing tasks in a rote fashion with the hope they will lead you to goal achievement, will improve your success rate exponentially.

You will also realize how often you act without intention and how this disengages you from reality. Applying the energy of intent to one task a day has the power to transform that experience. Imagine how quickly you would be able to transform your life if you applied the power of intent to every facet of your life every day.

The Power of Intention
By Stephen Hopson

One of my greatest passions is writing not only personal stories but also about my spiritual experiences. I've experienced the power of intention, taken risks, had faith in the outcome and perceived people, places and circumstances in a different light.

Whether or not we realize it, many of these topics are closely aligned with how we grow as spiritual beings having a human experience. When we learn how to harness universal principles, we are better able to deal with adversity that comes our way. We are in effect reprogramming our minds to think outside the box and creating the life we envision for ourselves. Some examples include my achievements in aviation, Wall Street as well as in professional speaking.

That's How I Started

"One workshop at the Justice Department on Federal Resume Writing - we THOUGHT 30 people would come to the Great Hall of Justice for a noon-hour "brown bag lunch". 650 people came! That was the day my government training career began."

The reason this happened so easily and effortlessly for her is because she didn't have any attachment to the outcome. Kathryn simply submitted a proposal, it was eventually accepted and then she went with the intention of providing for the highest good of all and look at the turn out! It was that simple!

I used to be one of those people who would put a "disclaimer" on my dreams saying things like "Well, I hope it will happen." When someone makes a firm decision, it's amazing how the universe just lines things up for you because making a decision as opposed to be "muddy" with your line of thinking clears the way for things to come your way. I'm starting to do this with my financial affairs and for the first time in my life, I actually feel like I am well on my way to becoming truly financially independent - it's no joke.

Consider This...

I was browsing through a great "Personal Development for Smart People" blog the other day when I stumbled onto some writings by Steve Pavlina about the power of intention. Something just clicked in me and I feel like a changed person.

It's strange, I can't explain it but I really felt an internal shift take place. All I know is when I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth, I was looking at myself in the mirror and suddenly saw the image of a millionaire. That has never happened before. It's quite amazing, really.

Food For Thought:

Think about the last time you made a firm declaration or decision and how ideas or opportunities flowed to you after that. Have you ever experienced this? That is the power of intention at work in your life!

Go From Succeeding With The Power Of Intention
To Setting Goals That Count

Profoundly deaf since birth, Stephen Hopson is a former award-winning stockbroker turned motivational speaker, author and pilot. He works with organizations that are ready to explore and overcome adversity because no one is immune from it - adversity does not discriminate.

His professional speaking services, Obstacle Illusions, include fun and passionate presentations, especially the story of how his fifth grade teacher forever changed his young life with THAT'S RIGHT STEPHEN! You can view his website at www.sjhopson.com Stephen also maintains a blog called Adversity University at adversityuniversity.blogspot.com/