Unleash The Power Of Your Intention

When I first started working professionally in the spiritual field, I used to get pretty uptight about whether or not I was spending enough time preparing myself properly before consulting with clients, both for psychic readings and energy healing sessions. That was until I visited a well-known elderly spiritualist who lived in the countryside outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, for a reading.

“You work with spirit, just like I do,” I remember him saying. “But I sense that you worry that your preparation is weak and not good enough.”

He was right, I was often stressed about having enough time to prepare with my guides before the sessions began. I always want to give my best to my clients and feared that I would disappoint them if I was not properly prepared and perfectly “tuned in.” Was I doing it right? Did I spend enough time on it? Was I leaving out an important step? Should I just do it once a day before I start or before every single session?

Ironically, while my sincere intention with all this worrying was to give my clients the best readings and healings possible, I was actually not always giving my best, because I was so stressed and worried about being well-prepared!

“All you have to do is set your intention clearly every day before you start,” the wise old gentleman said. It was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Of course! Keeping it simple is often the best approach to most things in life, so why should it not work in spiritual endeavors also?

This was how I learned that the most important ingredient for successful preparation in any spiritual practice or metaphysical activity is intention.  Today, I like to think of intention as the vital spark that lights the flame. It is a powerful tool in all metaphysical practices. Oddly enough, intention is often the key aspect of our spiritual practices that is most often overlooked.

The world is awaiting your gift – all you have to do is show up with the right intention! ~ Lewis Howes

What Is Intention?

Intention is not simply a mental wish or desire. It’s a multifaceted concept that involves focus, energy, and a connection to Spirit and the Divine in the following ways:

Directed Energy: Think of intention as a focused beam of energy emanating from your being. It’s your will channeled toward a specific or desired outcome. This energy can be used to influence and shape both your inner world (emotions, thoughts) and the outer world (manifestation, healing).

Bridging The Gap: Intention acts as a bridge between our conscious mind and physical reality, and the subtle realms of energy and the metaphysical realms. By setting an intention, you’re sending a clear message or request to these invisible forces to align themselves with your desired outcome.

Co-Creation: Intention, our free will, and our energy vibration form the basis of our daily co-creation with the Universe. We set the intention and the universe aligns itself to support our efforts. This doesn’t mean passively waiting, but rather actively taking steps and aligning your actions with your desired outcome.

Think of yourself as a powerful psychic archer. The bow you wield is your conscious mind focused on your target: the desired outcome. The arrow nocked on the string is your intention, a burning desire driven by the free will of your being. As you draw back the string, you feel the surge of your energy frequency emanating from you to propel your intent forward. With perfect alignment – mind, intention, and energy – you launch the arrow on a direct, powerful trajectory to hit your desired outcome.

However, intention is not a magic bullet or a quick, easy fix, but rather a powerful catalyst for the complex metaphysical processes it unleashes (only a fraction of which we understand due to our limited human state). When used effectively, intention harnesses the power of our free will, connects us to the higher realms, and empowers us to co-create the reality we desire.

Intention sets the tone and direction, focuses our energy, fuels our progress, and enhances our success. Without faith and clear intention, our prayers and practices become scattered and unfocused, like a paper airplane or a drifting helium balloon instead of a powerfully aimed arrow.

Intention is more than wishful thinking—it’s willful direction. It is a philosophy of the heart put into practice, a consistency of conscious patterns of thought, energy, and action ~ Jennifer Williamson

How To Set Powerful Intentions

So, how do you set a powerful intention? Here are some practical tips:

Specificity: Instead of a vague desire for “happiness,” aim for something more specific. Do you want more serenity or joy in your life? Or perhaps a more compassionate heart? The more focused your intention, the more powerful it will be.

Positivity: Frame your intention positively. Focus on what you want to bring into your life rather than what you want to avoid. For example, say “I want to feel loved and valued” instead of “I don’t want to feel alone.” Or instead of “I want to stop feeling anxious,” say, “I want to cultivate inner peace and calm.” Phrasing your intention in the affirmative increases its power and focuses your energy more directly on attracting the desired outcome.

Simplicity: Don’t overload your intention with too many elements. Keep it concise and easy to remember. A single, powerful statement will a more profound effect, while vague intentions produce vague results. Be clear and specific about what you want to accomplish. Instead of saying, “I want to be happy,” specify what happiness means to you. For example, “I want to cultivate more joy and fulfillment in my life by practicing gratitude and compassion daily.”

Emotion: Add emotion to your intention. Feel the emotions associated with achieving your intention. Imagine what it will feel like to achieve your goal. An emotional connection amplifies the energy behind your intention, making it more powerful.

Ethical Values: Make sure your intentions are aligned with your core values and beliefs. This alignment creates a deeper resonance and ensures a more successful and beneficial outcome.

Flexibility: Life throws curveballs. Be open to refining your intention as you move forward. Your goals and needs may evolve over time, and it’s okay to adjust your intention accordingly.

Remember that setting intentions is an ongoing process. Refine it, revisit it, and allow it to guide you on your spiritual journey. With a clear intention as your compass, you will navigate your path with greater focus, purpose, and the potential to unlock profound transformation.

Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. What you mean when you do a thing will always determine the outcome. The law creates the world ~ Breanna Yovanoff

The Dangers Of Harmful Intentions

Never set intentions that are harmful, immoral, selfish, or unethical, as they have profound backlash effects. Various spiritual traditions teach that negative or evil intentions always come back to haunt the originator in unpredictable, unwanted, and usually very unpleasant ways.

One of the best-known spiritual tenets in this regard is the Rule of Three or the Threefold Law, also known as the Law of Return, which is primarily associated with Wiccan and Neopagan beliefs, as well as the Hermetic principle of “as above, so below” (macrocosm reflecting the microcosm). It states that whatever energy a person puts out into the world, whether positive or negative, will be returned to them threefold.

This principle emphasizes the idea of karmic or cosmic justice, where one’s actions create a cycle of consequences that increase over time. While a harmful intention directed at others may negatively affect others, it will return to the sender with greater intensity, typically resulting in even greater personal suffering or loss than was originally wished upon others.

This concept is also found in philosophies such as “karma” in Hinduism and Buddhism, and the concept of “reaping what one sows” in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all of which assert that every choice and action has consequences and that these consequences shape our lives and future experiences. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the interconnectedness of all beings and events, and warns that negative intentions disrupt spiritual balance and harmony and can lead to a chain reaction of negative outcomes for the perpetrator.