Realizing your dreams with the power of intention
It’s time to change the way we think and talk about our dreams. Transforming a conversation, like manifesting a dream, starts with setting an intention. Your intentions will help you take more control of your life.
A practical definition of intention is: “to have a purpose or plan in mind, to direct the mind, to aim.” Lacking intention, we sometimes drift aimlessly and without direction. But with him, all the forces of the universe can align to make even the most impossible possible. My intention is to transform the conversation around dreams from fear and doubt, to hope and possibility, followed by action and results.
Some might say that this is not the right time to dream. But it is always a good time to dream and believe and want something better for your life. Without our dreams, all we have is our present reality. While our current reality is what is right in front of us, the biggest challenge is our attitude around “reality” and being “realistic” and what it has cost us to be realistic. Often that is our passion and joy, our hopes and dreams.
Setting intention allows us to be in the moment of reality by making a conscious choice to shift thought to what we want. Given the unknowns and sometimes craziness of life, there has never been a more important time to dream and setting your intention is the first step. When should an intention be set? You could set an intention every day. Your intention could be to work less and earn more, or to find a new career that you are passionate about. It could be to be healthy and fit, or to spend more quality time with loved ones or alone.
How to set your intentions? It doesn’t have to be difficult. At oneword365.com, people set their intentions by focusing on a single word. Others use journals to capture ideas and write action plans for their goals. My son buys a desk calendar every year to add his weekly goals to further his career as a comedic actor. Many of my friends use walking apps or their watch to meet daily fitness goals. Others partner with people, like friends or coaches, to encourage them and hold them accountable for their goals. There is no one way to set and manage your intentions. The best advice I can offer, aside from setting your intention, is to do what works best for your lifestyle and personality, and then ACT!