Intention
refers to a determination to behave in a certain fashion so as to achieve
something that is important to you. I believe that one of the major keys to
utilizing and managing our power is found at the level of intentionality.
Whatever our intentions are—whatever we are determined
to do or achieve—is what will inform, infuse and guide the use of our power.
The fact is that our
attention is directed by our intention. I will pay attention to what will move
me forward or to what may get in the way of where I am determined to go.
Everything else is adjusted accordingly.
Now, I am not referring to
those whims or desires that come and go, nor am I referring to those intentions
we tell our friends and our selves so as to be accepted and respected.
(Actually, if you want to know your true intentions, all you have to do is see
what you are accomplishing.) Intention generates determination that, in turn, propels
us in a specific direction. Your present actions and even inaction reveals your
intention.
If I intend to use my power
entirely for self –self-promotion, self-aggrandizement, and self-protection—
guess where my attention, and thus my power, will be directed? And guess what
possibilities for action will be filtered out by my intention?
If, however, I broaden my
intent to not only care for self but, in the process, also intend to serve
others wherever possible on the quest, then my attention will be broadened to
take in these possibilities.
Conscious and Subconscious Process
For many people, much of
what they are determined to do is held at a subconscious level. Something
happened to them years ago that, by the power of the experience, shaped their
intentions.
"My parents rejected me
so I am determined to never be vulnerable to love and be loved again." The
intention to avoid rejection focuses their attention on rejection: every
slight, every raised eyebrow a sure sign of impending disregard. It also
potentially creates an intention to Reject Before Rejected.
"As a youth my power
was ridiculed so I am determined to aggressively assert my power at every
turn." Or, perhaps, I will be determined to hide my power.
When you are clear about
your intentions, your conscious and subconscious mind will constantly seek out
opportunities for attaining what you intend. It is an automatic process!
If my intention is to
generate more income, I WILL constantly be looking for opportunities to make
this happen. My intention will guide me in the use of my power.
If my intention is for you
to see, hear and feel my love, then I will consistently be seeking out ways to
do this. The automatic process will guide how I utilize and manage my power, in
this regard.
If I truly intend to be
successful in my chosen “arena of achievement,” (Tom Peters), my attention will
be focused on doing all that is within my power to equip myself and to do all
that is necessary to achieve success. This is where my power will be focused.
Conversely, if I intend to stay safe and secure, and to never push myself to
the limit, then my attention and actions will be guided toward looking for the
easy way, the safe way, only seeing those possibilities that will satisfy my
intentions.
If you desire to own your
power and to wisely utilize and manage it, then you must begin working on your
intentions. What is it I am determined to achieve? What kind of man or woman do
I intend to become? How do I intend to affect the world and people around me?
Be clear here and your power will automatically begin moving toward achieving
what you intend.
Copyright, Monte E Wilson,
2011
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