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s a mystic, spiritual teacher
and guide for over 30 years
I am often asked, “What
does it mean to set an
intention?” and “Are there any tools I
can use to succeed in reaching my
desired intention?”
To answer these questions we first
must understand what an intention
is. What is the difference between
setting an intention and simply
having a desire?
An intention is an extremely focused
thought that carries with it the
manifesting energy of heart (heart’s
desire). Powerfully focused energy is
like a river of water. When water is
harnessed and channeled in a
specific direction, that water is very
powerful. A powerful intention is like
a river of flowing water. Simply put;
focused energy manifests, unfocused
energy does not.
You can say, “I desire to lose weight.”
However, it’s what you do – what
action you take, that will determine
whether or not your intention
manifests. Setting an intention is the
first step; acting on that intention is
the second, more difficult step. The
follow through is where we usually
fall short, because, let’s face it, it's just
plain hard to re-set a lifelong pattern.
We often end up feeling frustrated
and guilty for not succeeding. The
truth is change takes time,
commitment and practice- daily,
moment by moment, contrary action
to an old way of being. When our lives
are filled with stress, busyness, kids,
and work, staying focused on a
specific intention is daunting but not
impossible. I want to share with you
some tools to succeed in achieving
your intentions and your New Year's
resolutions.
YOUR BRAIN POWER IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
Your brain is an amazing power
house and your best friend for
helping you with your intention as
long as you guide its thinking
patterns. Your brain is like a
computer. For years and years you
have programmed your brain to do
certain things. It has learned
behaviors and emotional responses
that you may not even be aware of.
You can change those behaviors by
thinking differently. You can actually
update your programming to better
suit who you are today and who you
want to be in the future. However,
you are going to need your heart to
make this possible, because the heart
is the generator of your creating
energy.
So often we feel disconnected from
our hearts and souls because we’re
operating on auto pilot; we’ve let our
brain's programming run the show.
It’s time to reconnect to your heart
this New Year in order to make your
resolution work. Go within the quiet
center, the flame of hope in the
middle of your heart. This is where
your soul’s purpose resides. This is
where your mystical heart power
infuses your intention with the
miracle creative process. This is why
you’re setting your intention, your
resolution, your New Year's
conviction, because deep in your
heart you know this is an important
change you need to begin to live the
life you truly desire.
Jan./Feb. 2019 www.yogicherald.com
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