HOW TO SET AN INTENTION FOR THE NEW YEAR
January 4, 2010 by Administrator
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It is now officially 2010 and people are enthusiastically making their New Year’s Resolutions with the hope that they will actually stick to them this year and make changes in their life for the better. Statistics reveal that 80% of all resolutions are not accomplished. Oprah Winfrey said that intention rules the world, because when you are truly clear about what you want – the entire universe stands on tip top waiting to assist you in miraculous and amazing ways to manifest your dream or intention.
The essential first step in setting an intention is to set aside some time during the beginning of this year to take a look at and assess “what did not work”, and what you want to change in your life for this New Year. Until you take an assessment of your past behavior patterns, you are likely to repeat the same behavior again and again. I know in my own life, I always take the time to take inventory of my life during the 1st month of the year. Usually, I take some time away from everyone and spend some quiet time alone with God to get clear guidance for my life for the new year. So, this is a quiet time between you and Spirit. Some questions that you might ask yourself are: What are some repeated patterns in your life? What can you identify in your life that you want to change? What is the one area that you want to make a priority for change? It might be that you find yourself choosing the same relationships, or that you have been making the same choices with money. Be open and honest with yourself, as it only then that you can begin to become clear about what you desire.
Second, take a piece of paper and list the things that you do not want – That’s right….what you do not want! When you are clear about what you do not want, you begin to get a real sense of what you truly desire. When you have a clear understanding of what you don’t want – the light and insight of what you do want is crystal clear. I recommend to my clients that they actually spend a day or two actually meditating on what they do not want which will make what they do desire crystal clear.
Third, once you are clear on what you do not want, you are now ready to write out what you do want. Write your intentions in a clear, concise and detailed manner as possible. Don’t hold back. Think in unlimited possibilities. The Universe is abundant and is opened to manifest all of your desires. The more detailed and descriptive you make your intention, the faster your intention will manifest. Remember, clarity is your key to success.
Fourth, write out how you can be begin to take small baby steps towards your intention on a daily basis. I recommend to my clients to begin to with small steps that lead to big dreams. For example, if you are beginning an exercise/healthy regiment, instead of joining a Gym, begin with possibly walking for just 5 minutes daily and increase it by 5 minutes each week. Make your intention for 5 minutes, but if you feel up to exercising longer, then by all means keep going!!!! Once you begin to see results, you will be motivated to keeping moving. Design small baby steps and projects that will keep you consistently doing something daily towards your goal. Dr. John DeMartini stated that your life would radically change if you would take one step daily towards your goal. Make a phone call, send an email or just research info on the internet. SMALL BABY STEPS LEAD TO LARGE DREAMS.
Fifth, take about 5 minutes per day living your intention from the answer or the end. What does that mean? It means to see yourself in your mind already having or doing the intention. When you spend time deliberately seeing yourself already accomplishing intention, you will turbo-charge your intention, because all of your energy and feelings will be focused on what you truly desire.
Most importantly, don’t forget to include God or your higher power in accomplishing your intention. Remember, God is the great dream maker. Personally, this is the most important step. Most people try to accomplish their goals without the power and aide of Spirit, and it never works. Remember you are co-creators with God. Spend time daily developing yourself spiritually.
Make a decision to make 2010 the beginning of some of the best years of your life. Go for it!
Ms. Arnold,
I just found you on Blog Talk Radio. I listened to the show with Mr. Harry Carpenter and have taken notes. The topic was very insightful and have jotted down some notes. I am going to take his advice to pick a goal, write it down on a 3×5 card, read it in the morning and then again at night and finally put my goal into action. Thank you for including God as our number one source for guidance and direction. Personally, I cannot do anything without Him. Thanks again!