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WayToTwilight · 11-14-2006, 04:32 AM

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I have trouble phrasing my intentions because I worry if it inherently breeds conflict or if it isn't specific enough or if its even TOO specific.

Another area I need to work on is NOT killing the intention with "passing thoughts." Usually I will intend something and then forget I intended it, and as I'm walking to class or something, my mind might be focused on some sort of worried thought that kills the intention.

I think my biggest hurdle is trying to maintain a positive outlook on life and therefore be able to intend more positive things to come into my life. I often forget in the hustle and bustle of schoolwork (I am really swamped with a lot of work this quarter so I am really feeling the heat) and social conditioning has really put a stranglehold on me in terms of worrying about grades and my future after college.

But yeah, I think it makes sense to kind of expand the intention. Or change it in some way to encompass more than just myself. Often I think my intentions are too selfish but I like the way that you go with that Ati.

Songwriter, if you read more of Steve's articles on intention-manifestation, you will realize it is based off of subjective reality. In subjective reality, there is only one consciousness... YOU! But really I'm talking about myself... and Ati... and Paul.... and everyone else in the world. What you continue to do is identify with your ego. 'Ego' is separate from consciousness, it's how we perceive ourselves in this physical plane. However everything in reality is really a manifestation of thoughts, YOUR THOUGHTS! So in actuality, it is you who destroys your own intentions! In actuality... you (as in your ego and physical body) and me, aren't real, but we ARE real because you believe it. What's real is your consciousness, and it's something we all share. So if you continue to believe that manifestations will follow your intentions, you can finally intend what you want. This was a really short blurb on IM, read through Steve's articles. They're very helpful.

Heh, sorry if I sound like a broken record.

11-14-2006, 04:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
WayToTwilight Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 60	Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I have trouble phrasing my intentions because I worry if it inherently breeds conflict or if it isn't specific enough or if its even TOO specific. Another area I need to work on is NOT killing the intention with "passing thoughts." Usually I will intend something and then forget I intended it, and as I'm walking to class or something, my mind might be focused on some sort of worried thought that kills the intention. I think my biggest hurdle is trying to maintain a positive outlook on life and therefore be able to intend more positive things to come into my life. I often forget in the hustle and bustle of schoolwork (I am really swamped with a lot of work this quarter so I am really feeling the heat) and social conditioning has really put a stranglehold on me in terms of worrying about grades and my future after college. But yeah, I think it makes sense to kind of expand the intention. Or change it in some way to encompass more than just myself. Often I think my intentions are too selfish but I like the way that you go with that Ati. Songwriter, if you read more of Steve's articles on intention-manifestation, you will realize it is based off of subjective reality. In subjective reality, there is only one consciousness... YOU! But really I'm talking about myself... and Ati... and Paul.... and everyone else in the world. What you continue to do is identify with your ego. 'Ego' is separate from consciousness, it's how we perceive ourselves in this physical plane. However everything in reality is really a manifestation of thoughts, YOUR THOUGHTS! So in actuality, it is you who destroys your own intentions! In actuality... you (as in your ego and physical body) and me, aren't real, but we ARE real because you believe it. What's real is your consciousness, and it's something we all share. So if you continue to believe that manifestations will follow your intentions, you can finally intend what you want. This was a really short blurb on IM, read through Steve's articles. They're very helpful. Heh, sorry if I sound like a broken record.