Intention
by livewhatyouknow
Each day we receive a wonderful, miraculous, amazing gift called a new day. As we receive this gift each morning, we can decide how we will use it well. We can pause and consider how to honor this gift and use it to the best of our ability. This gift we receive each morning is too awesome to take for granted. It is too much to accept without realizing the magnitude of it. If someone gave us a large sum of money, we would surely take the time to consider what to do with it. The gift of a day is worth far more than any amount of money could ever be. There is nothing more miraculous than a day to turn into your masterpiece. All anyone can ever do to honor this Life we are given is to get up each day and do the best we can with our day moment by moment.
We can set a clear intention for ourselves each day. At the very least, knowing our intention will help us make better choices to match our truest desires and best character aspects as we navigate various situations and circumstances. At the highest level, setting our intention clearly each morning is like sending out prayer filled instructions to the Universe. The Universe hears our instructions and then begins arranging things to perfectly match them and bring us the circumstances that will allow us to live our creation. We are constantly sending out instructions whether we realize it or not. Things are arranging themselves according to our intentions. We can see the miracles and create beautiful things or we can miss the magic and stumble around accepting what comes without realizing we ordered it.
A few months ago, I gave the kids intention journals and encouraged them to write down their intentions each morning. We have had lovely discussions about their various intentions and how they can remember what they intended for the day as they make choices and deal with situations that arise. It is helpful for them to take responsibility for their actions and remember what they really want to do with their day and their character choices in general. My writing here is really about my intention to live what I know and help others as I go. When I gave the kids their journals, I thought I didn’t need one because I write about my intentions here. I recently changed my mind and got me an intention journal too. I am joining them in the practice of clearly stating my intentions in writing each morning. I love it so far. I learned about intention years ago, but I can see the power and supportive Universal energy in stating my intentions clearly each day. I am grateful for this practice, it will help me create the days I am meant to and hopefully send Love and abundant blessings out into the world through me. That is my dearest intention.
Wishing us all the courage to intend well and bless abundantly. Sending you love and joy.
Many thanks for this eloquent and insightful article. I fully agree that sustaining a focus on intention is a most helpful practice; it brings clarity and order, as well as negating tendencies towards the unhelpful pursuit of distractions.
With gratitude and respect.
Hariod.
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Good reminder for me today. I was slipping into depression. Thanks Stacy.
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Thank you for these kind words. Your point about the unhelpful pursuit of distractions is such a good one. Blessings, Stacy
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Brad, don’t slip! Choose joy instead. I know you are full of joy because you share it so well and support so many. Sending you a huge cyberspace hug. Feel well my friend. With Love and The Best Possible Wishes, Stacy PS – Love and appreciate your authenticity!!
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Thanks Stacy, you prompted another post, though I’m not sure about sharing this one as it’s somewhat dark and judgemental toward me.
Thanks for the support and hugs! 🙂
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Hi Stacy,
Love your prudence! Intentions define our days and if we develop a habit of keeping an intention journal, we can be more focused, more clear and more contented that we are living a meaningful life.
I have always maintained such a journal and can say with great emphasis that it has led me towards greater happiness.
Thanks for sharing a very positive ‘intention’!
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[…] raw and slipping into depression, then I read another post by Stacy. Her post reminded me about the power of intention, choice and accepting responsibility. The photo was taken at our local Botanical Gardens of the […]
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Thank you for your thoughtful words. I love your emphasis and confirmation that our journals will welcome happiness and meaning over time. The kids will love it too! I am feeling peace and renewed energy in the practice. My journals have primarily been on gratitude. Now I have one for each sentiment that sit together and get filled with blessings all around. 🙂 Sending you lots of love. Thank you for visiting! Have a wonderful day filled with miracles. Stacy
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Hi! I moved to miraculistblog.com for more security. Still posting your wonderful pieces. http://miraculistblog.com/?p=54537
Blessings!
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I love this line: There is nothing more miraculous than a day to turn into your masterpiece. Perfect. It fits into everything going on in The Miraculist!
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Nice post:) Sending love & joy right back to you…
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Hi there. So good to hear from you. Thank you for sharing and bringing light to the miracles all around us! You are a blessing to us all. 🙂 Sending joy!
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Thank you! So good to hear from you. I hope all is going well for you. Receiving the love and joy and sending more back! 🙂
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Opps! I received this message late. Thank you so much! I hope that all is beautiful in your world…
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Your words are such a gift Stacy ❤
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Thank you Lisa! I am so grateful you visited and blessed my little site. I love the name of yours…would love to visit you back some time. Wishing you many moments of bliss today and always. – Stacy
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I love your blog! Thank you… I saw that you follow my old blog (The Life of a Baby Buddha). I decided to stop that and just started a new one at metaphysicalattraction.wordpress.com 🙂 It felt more in alignment with where I am right now. I look forward very much to reading more posts on your site. Happy writing Stacy! Blessings, Lisa.
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