The Power of Intention

Over the last few weeks, I have been working through an e-course on the power of intention. Enlightening, I must say. It discusses how everything we do is a result of our intentions, both positive and negative. Positive intentions say "I will achieve so-and-so within the next year (week, month, etc.)". Negative intentions are the "Yeah, but's" that nearly always creep in.

One sentence in the audio portion of the lesson really struck me. The instructor stated that if we don't do something we want or wish to do and there is no physical barrier keeping us from doing it, then it is only our negative intentions that stand in the way! So conversely, if we can turn that negative intention into a positive, then we will do what we intend! Pretty neat stuff, isn't it?

Here is an illustration. Let's say that you are an entrepreneur and that your intention is to establish ten new client contacts within the next month. You plan to do that by networking at some public events related to your business, as well as in some of your social circles. The intention is, "I will establish ten new client contacts within the next month by networking with potential clients at business events and social functions."

Some possible negative attentions which accompany that are, "People will think I am arrogant, trying to sell myself," "My product isn't that great. Everyone will figure that out and see right through me!" Ooh, unpleasant!

What do you do with that? Turn it around. Ask yourself some questions. "Am I arrogant?" "Is my product really bad, or is it useful and value-driven?" If you can honestly answer these in a positive way, then turn the negative intention around. "People will be grateful to learn about my product and will be happy dealing with me because I operate with integrity at all times." "Anyone who engages in my service and/or uses my product will be better off than they were before and will be glad I told them about it."

See the process? It isn't touchy-feely positive affirmation stuff, it's a real, down-to-earth process of re-thinking and re-framing what is in your head. Once you master this process, it will come to you quite easily. The thing that drives your success is your own intent!

For more details about this information see the Action Plan Marketing program (http://www.actionplan.com) and "The Work of Byron Katie" (http://www.thework.com).