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The Power Of Intent
Intent is a seed in consciousness, or spirit. If you pay attention to it, it has within it the means for its own fulfillment. Intention’s infinite organizing power orchestrates countless details simultaneously.
Intent creates coincidence; it is the reason why, when you’re thinking of something, it happens. Intent is the reason why some people have a spontaneous remission or heal themselves. Intent orchestrates all the creativity in the universe.
And we, as human beings, are capable of creating positive changes in our lives through intent. So why do we lose that ability? The ability is lost when the self-image overshadows the self, when we sacrifice our true self for the ego.
The realization that “I” am separate from “you” starts to happen at around age two or three. At this stage a baby starts to differentiate between “me” and “mine,” and “not me” and “not mine.” This separation creates anxiety. In reality the world is not separate from us, but part of the continuum of consciousness.
Intent works by harnessing the creative forces inherent in the universe. Just as we have our personal creativity, the universe also displays creativity. The universe is alive and conscious, and it responds to our intent when we have our intimate relationship with the universe and see it not as separate but as our extended body.
We can restore the power of intent through a return to the true self, or self-actualization. People who attain self-actualization reestablish their connectedness to the non-local mind. They have no desire to manipulate and control others. They are independent of criticism and also of flattery. They feel beneath no one, but they also feel superior to no one. They are in touch with the internal reference point that is their soul, and not their ego.
Anxiety is no longer an issue, because anxiety comes from the ego’s need to protect itself. And that anxiety is what interferes with the spontaneity of intent.
Adapted from The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, by Deepak Chopra (Three Rivers Press).
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Now... to remain in harmony there should be equal balance of gentle movement backward and forward. If bad thoughts take over, there is more weight on its side and positive is left high in the air flapping its wings but not going anywhere!!
Positive side now has to recruit more to win the battle!!! This is simple common sense right!! Well its up to us to start recruiting and to spread the word of how important the intentions and attitudes behind each and every action becomes!
If you want to find "the secret to the secret",well take a look at these subtle but powerful intentions!!!. They control manifestation because they are the driver of the words we speak and the actions we do!! Be aware of how you are motivated, and where your belief resides. If you have disbelief it won't work!! All the fancy words cannot trick consciousness. It knows the every thought and deed because that is what is is!! Have faith and trust that what your desire will manifest, while thinking and doing within the realm of harmony, which is living a good life with good thoughts and good intentions. Be carefull of what you wish for. If there is a hint of greed, envy or jealousy, it may manifest, but not for the good.
Speak, write draw affirm and visualize to add power to your desire, which is the law of attraction in operation or the universal law of cause and effect. Be aware of all intentions and thoughts that drive your desires. Live
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Thank you Deepak for all your selfless wisdom. I believe that intent and attitude is very powerful although we may not realize it and are the drivers of manifestation. Good and Bad!
Sometimes we are not so aware of the true intent behind all action, as we do so much sub-consciously. Like driving the car while we're pondering about the task before or ahead. It can explain why manifestation works for some and not for others as it is very subtle. However once we are more aware of thoughts of intent or attitude, we are able to adjust them. For instance sometimes we do things out of jealousy or envy. It might be as simple as a fleeting sarcastic remark that comes in and out of our mind without even realizing it. It might be as simple as not moving aside to allow someone to pass. All these bleak actions are driven by a thought of attitude and or intent. The universal consciousness absorbs all comunication, verbal and non verbal, and does a quick balance check as to where that thought plays within the function of universal harmony. When there's harmony, all things function equally and for the benefit of the whole universe of which human is a major player. This is where the intent comes in.
If the intent is harmonious to all things, it gets a tick and sits on the positive side of the balancing scales. If it was not harmonious [coming from a thought of evil,hate, anger, jealousy or envy etc.] it gets a cross and sits on the negative side of the balancing scales.
Now, to remain in
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Since recommendations are being made I contribute "The Nature Of Personal Reality" and "Seth Speaks" by Jane Roberts channeling Seth. They are so deep that when I return to them over the years new levels are revealed and it is always fresh for me as if it was the first time around. They are written in such a way that you immediately start going to dream school with Seth who is well able and dedicated to guide any who come to him. If you fall asleep reading better still. Just , if you do look into them, don't get bogged down in the italics but read the bold print which is continuous straight through. This is the deepest and most revealing of any material I have encountered. We all strive to master these skills and we all have our lessons to learn. This material will show you not only how to do it but teach you to understand the why of it like nothing else.
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Most of the items on my "wish list" are not things you can go out and buy. Like one thing on my list, which I have gotten, is to have my 195-pound husband back. He was 275 just a year ago, and now he is down to 195. I gave up nagging him about losing weight and just focused on him being 195 again.
Yes, you're right, it does take more than just intention. You have to do whatever you can to help that intention along. Like if you want to be debt-free, you have to help that intention along by not spending money carelessly. The universe does work in mysterious ways, but you have to clearly lay out what you want and dig deep to find the reason why you want those things.
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Hi Sandi, I hadn't heard about John but the content of "The Secret" can still be of benefit. However you are right about Ester and Jerry Hicks what they put out is wonderful. They go into it even better.
Just as an aside, some folks are going to treat this as a "Santa Clause" kind of thing. I think it works in a way that won't backfire if you keep greed and ego out of the way and understand that it is always best to "intend" the best for everyone who will be affected by what happens and be ready to let go of the details. Anyone can get off track and that will always cause unpleasant consequences.
I think the more mature you are in spirt, the better your intentions will be and the more beneficial they will be. But that's just my opinion.
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Forget about the DVD "The Secret." One of the "experts" on that video (John Asaraff) is having cash flow issues with his company and has owed me a large sum of money since last October. Doesn't sound like he really knows "the secret," does it?
I suggest you get everything by Esther and Jerry Hicks and devour it. She tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about attracting what you want. I've been doing what she says and I've already gotten 2 things on my wish list. Esther is much more detailed. You can find some of her stuff on YouTube, but mostly I get them from the library.
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I have learned so much from the internet bad and good but I really is a good way to learn about things you never ever thought about!!!
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I have known this for a couple of years. A friend gave me a DVD titled "The Secret". It's all about intent, and the law of attraction.
I'd advise everyone to give it a look, and watch it again and again, especially when you're feeling down, it'll really give you a lift.
Thanks for everything Care2.
Yours with love, Chris.
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Uma,
Thanks for the additional encouragement. I will start with a thing easily forgotten for now. I will keep you informed.
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Janice, I'm excited to hear where your experiment leads you.The trick is to do it with things you have passion for but that you can easily forget about. Of course when it becomes about interpersonal involvement the law of harmlessness is paramount. Harm consists of taking away someone's choices, or ability to choose. That means murder, enslavement and glamor. Glamor consists of making choice impossible because of not being able to see clearly what it's about. After that do as you will. Remember that intentions can only manifest after they leave the consciousness.Once the intention is launched you must put it out of your mind, forget about it,occupy yourself with other things. When it materializes you'll remember you did it. After a while it will become apparent that all of material reality is produced thus which is why it works in the first place.Then one's idea of the solidness of this world changes.
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