One of the biggest questions about intention manifestation and the law of attraction has been “how do I form intentions correctly?” We don’t want to find we’ve been praying incorrectly, but does the wording of the intention matter? What about the content of the intention itself? Today I stumbled across Using Mantras to Find Your Mate, a blog post by Professor Prosperity (gotta love that name). In this post, he hits on what I think may be the keys to truly effective intentions.
Before you read on, I would encourage you to take in the Professor’s article, it’s a quick read, and then head back here to read about applying some of his lessons. Go on, I’ll wait . . .
How Important Are the Words?
Just how much do the words matter when you’re forming intentions? Are you really going to be thwarted by saying “to” when you should have said “for”? No, probably not. I can’t imagine prepositions are that important to the process. It’s important to remember here that what manifests is a direct response to feelings rather than words. If changing the words doesn’t change how you feel about the intention, the effect will be nil. If, on the other hand, you add in buzz words or emotionally charged words, you’re likely to see some effect.
What seems to be important in manifestation isn’t so much what gets said, but what goes unsaid. When looking to attract his mate, the professor used this mantra:
“I am happier than I ever knew I could be with my new soul mate. She is the greatest thing that has happened to me and I know that I am a better person with her around.”
What he didn’t say, speaks volumes. He didn’t give a list of everything that he wanted in a mate and he didn’t describe everything he thought would make the perfect woman. In other words, he didn’t cut himself off from any possibilities. He bore down through all of the vanity of “I want blond hair, blue eyes and legs that won’t quit,” and found what he was really looking for. It wasn’t just a woman with a certain look, it was a deep emotional connection with the perfect mate. Instead of shutting himself off and making demands, he opened up to all the options that his “perfect mate” could be and therefore made that person easier to bring into his awareness.
Is Content Really King?
If you’re a writer, content is king, but how important is content to the Universe? If you’re using intention manifestation to change your life, your content may be killing your intentions. You may be missing out on the forest by asking for trees. The best example of such self sabotage generally comes in the form of money affirmations.
I’m a big believer that intentions for specific amounts of money just aren’t that effective. Think about it this way: how many ways can the universe bring you $1,000,000? Either you can win the lottery or it can bring you a million dollar idea that you can follow through with. That’s pretty much it; luck or work. But how many ways does the universe have for bringing you $1? Probably a lot more. You could earn it, find it, ask for it, borrow it, trade something for it. Getting a dollar is easy! Why? Because you only need one and not one million. When you set your sites only on the million, you’re closing yourself off only to money in million dollar chunks, all the while missing the pennies that can add up fast.
Can you make a million dollars via intention, of course you can, but there is a better way.
When looking for his perfect mate, Professor Prosperity bypassed all the distractions and limitations that would get in his way and focused only on the emotionally resonant outcome. Instead of focusing on “I want $1,000,000 and I want it by Friday,” look inside yourself and find what it is you want your money to bring you.
“I have X amount of money,” is great but “I can travel anywhere I wish, for any reason. I enjoy being at home with my family every day and being self employed. I love being financially free to chase after my slightest whim without worry or fear” is far better.
Don’t ask for money, ask for all of the things that money can bring you. Hold an intention to have all of the feelings and pleasures that financial abundance will bring. When you intend for that result, the universe will naturally have to supply you money in just the right amounts necessary to fulfill that intent.
Is the Present Tense Important?
Is saying “I have” more effective than “I want”? In all honesty, probably not. If prepositions aren’t important, neither is tense. The words are only as important as the feelings they invoke. If saying “I want X amount of money” brings up feelings of need and lack, steer clear of it. You want to feel the certainty of having that money, the surety that your prayer will be answered. If you feel doubtful, look at your words and choose more appropriate, emotionally resonant ones.
Focus first on your feelings, then worry about whether or not your words are the right ones. If “I want” brings up the correct emotions, go with it, who am I to tell you it’s wrong?
If you want to learn more about intention manifestation and how intention works, I encourage you to make the trip down to your local library to get copies of Lynne McTaggart’s books “The Field” and “The Intention Experiment.” They are the best investigative work ever done on the science behind intention, consciousness, oneness and a living universe. Check those out and be sure to email me or drop a comment below to share your insights into intention. What works for you? What have you found to be effective?
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