Thanks for everyone's input. Interesting ideas.
Here's what I've been thinking about the difference between affirmations and intentions.
It appears that affirmations are limited to what I can do for myself within myself (e.g., subconscious 'programming'). And intentions seem to have much to do with forces outside of myself, namely the universe, God, and other such names.
This points to the idea that there is something greater than myself and that I (anyone) can harness that power to change or create desired circumstances.
The affirmations are similar in that I (anyone) can utilize one of the greatest resources that I have; my brain and my subconscious mind. But the boundaries are quite clear. The effects do not reach beyond my own mind. But by affecting my mind, I can create desired results in my life. I view this as a secondary effect, whereas the intentions effect my life directly as a primary effect; if it works the way I understand it.
Does this sound right?
If so, my second question still is unanswered for me, which is when do I use what? How do these two fit together, if at all?
Thomas
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