“Every journey begins with the first step of articulating the intention, and then becoming the intention.” ~ Bryant McGill
I just finished up leading a 30 day program on Setting Intentions & Visioning Your Dreams for 2016. It was a powerful journey and I was amazed how it really helped me to deepen in my daily practice of mindfulness and meditation as well as the theme of intention setting and visioning.
How does actualizing the power of intention relate to mindfulness?
In mindfulness and other meditative practices, we tend to find something to focus our awareness on. It may be our breath, our body or the beauty of nature around us. The possibilities are endless. We can also focus on our thoughts. This may include noticing the thoughts, worries or concerns that arise in our mind. And, it may include cultivating positive thoughts or intentions such as gratitude, peace or loving ourselves.
To me, working with intention is a mindful practice. By setting intentions, both in an overall way and on a daily basis, I find I am more able to stay present with myself, to notice when I am aligning with that intention and to also recognize when I am distracted or off center. In a way, an intention that we’ve created for ourselves is an anchor for our practice and for living mindfully.
I’ve shared several posts on Actualizing The Power of Intention previously on The Heart of Awakening. For today’s practice, I’d like to share this audio meditation…
If you’d like to explore this topic more, I invite you visit my website’s Actualizing The Power of Intention, which includes a free 60 minute teleseminar previously recorded on 2/2/15 and a special offer, too! Learn more…
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