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THE POWER OF INTENTION

Quotes Throughout the Book to Keep Top of Mind:

“Just reconnect to your Source, and be like your source, and your intentions will match up perfectly with the all-providing Source.”
Connector:

"If it rains, they enjoy it, Knowing that they won't get where they want to go if they only travel on sunny days….. The same connection that they experience w/ nature they tell toward all beings." (including those before and after)
“They view themselves as one w/ the planet.”
“They have a consciousness of the oneness.”
“Connectors don’t brag about their good fortune, but are in a perpetual state of gratitude and radical humility.”
“Connectors never know enough about life. They’re inquisitive about life.”

“Energy that moves faster dissolves and nullifies slower moving energy.”
“The more I give of myself and all that flows to me, the more I see flowing back to me.”
“Love is our highest word and synonym for God.” (Emerson)
“…to be empty, completely empty, is not a fearsome thing; it is absolutely essential for the mind to be unoccupied; to be empty, unenforced, for then only can it move into unknown depths.”
“Act as if anything you desire is already here. Treat yourself as if you already are what you’d like to become”
“Create and co-create anything that you direct your power of intention toward.”
“Beauty is not caused….. it is.” (Emily Dickinson)
“You get what you intend to create by being in harmony w/ the power of intention, which is responsible for all of creation.”
** “When you meet anyone, treat the event as a holy encounter. It’s through others that we either find or love our self.”
“Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment.” (Jalaluddin Rumi)
“The deeper the self-realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux.” (Swami Sri Yukteswar)
“If life is infinite, then this is not life.”
“YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO EITHER BE A HOST TO GOD OR A HOSTAGE TO YOUR EGO.”
“A man cannot be comfortable w/o his own approval.” (Mark Twain)
“SELF RESPECT ATTRACTS HIGHER ENERGY.”
“Divine guidance often comes when the horizon is the blackest.” (Gandhi)
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.”
“Anxiety is the mark of spiritual insecurity.” (Thomas Morton)
“Infinite patience, produces immediate results.”
“…. the genius has always attributed his insights to some higher influence.”
“Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration.” (Thomas Edison)

Notes:

Introduction to Intention:

The book explores the concept of intention as a powerful force that can shape one's life. Dr. Wayne Dyer suggests that understanding and aligning with this universal principle can lead to profound personal transformation.

Key Themes:

1. The Nature of Intention:

Intention is described as a field of energy that is part of the universe, similar to how gravity or magnetism works. It's about aligning oneself with this field to manifest desires and live more purposefully.

Ch. 1 defines it as: “a strong purpose or aim, accompanied by a determination to produce a desired result.”
Higher awareness = faster energies
Inspired —> in-spirited
Intention is a power that’s present everywhere as a field of energy (INFINITE)

“YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO EITHER BE A HOST TO GOD OR A HOSTAGE TO YOUR EGO.”
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.”

I want to feel good —> I intend to feel good
Even if you have no desires, that’s a desire

You must be that which you desire

Give, give, give

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy; I awoke and saw that life was service; I acted and behold service was joy.”

2. Steps to Harness Intention:

Visualize: See yourself as already possessing or achieving what you intend.

4 Steps to Intention (pg. 12)

Discipline
Wisdom
Love
Surrender

Be Receptive and Reflective: Be open like a mirror, reflecting without judgment, allowing life to flow through you.

“…to be empty, completely empty, is not a fearsome thing; it is absolutely essential for the mind to be unoccupied; to be empty, unenforced, for then only can it move into unknown depths.”

Expect Beauty and Miracles: Have faith in positive outcomes.

“Act as if anything you desire is already here. Treat yourself as if you already are what you’d like to become”

Meditate: Connect with the power of intention through meditation.

** “Good morning, This is God, I will be handling all of your problems today. I will not need, Your help, so have a miraculous day."

Banish Doubt: Remove self-doubt to fully commit to your intentions.

Ego’s 6 Primary Ingredients:

I am what I have.

My possessions define me

I am what I do.

My achievements define me

I am what others think of me.

My reputation defines me

I am separate from everyone.

My body defines me as alone

I am separate from all that is missing in my life.

My life space is disconnected from my desires

I am separate from God.

My life depends on God’s assessment of my worthiness

7 Steps for Overcoming Ego’s Hold on You

Stop being offended
Let go of your need to win
Let go of your need to be right
Let go of your need to be superior
Let go of your need to have more
Let go of identifying yourself on the basis of your achievements
Let go of your reputation

3. Overcoming Obstacles:

Dyer identifies several obstacles like negative speech, low self-esteem, and self-importance, which can block the flow of intention. He advocates for shifts in perspective to overcome these barriers.

Obstacles (and breakthroughs) of intention

Inner speech
You level of energy
Your self-importance

4. The Faces of Intention:

The book outlines various "faces" or aspects of intention like:

Creativity

“Create and co-create anything that you direct your power of intention toward.”

Kindness
Love

“Love is our highest word and synonym for God.” (Emerson)

Hate converts to love when the energy of love is in its presence.”

Beauty

Beautiful thoughts build a beautiful soul.”
“Beauty is not caused….. it is.” (Emily Dickinson)

Expansion

[on patience] “Infinite patience, produces immediate results.”
That if you build this inner dream, surely it shall come.

Abundance

No limits

Receptivity

Welcomes everything
Yes

5. Self-Realization and Authenticity:

Emphasizes the importance of self-respect and authenticity for personal growth. The idea is to live in alignment with one's true self, which naturally aligns with the universal intention.

Your presence:

instills calmness
leaves others energized
allows others to feel better about themselves
allows others to feel unified
instills a sense of purpose
allows for true connections
inspires others for greatness
aligns others w/ beauty
instills health not sickness

“The deeper the self-realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux.” (Swami Sri Yukteswar)
“If life is infinite, then this is not life.”
“SELF RESPECT ATTRACTS HIGHER ENERGY.”

6. Connecting with Intention:

Dyer teaches that to connect with the universal intention, one must practice giving, forgiveness, and live in a state of gratitude. This connection helps in manifesting desires without attachment to outcomes.

** “Your willpower is so much les effective than your imagination. Imagination is the invisible connecting link to manifesting your own destiny.”
Reframe how you ask the question

~~How do I get what I want?~~
How do I go about getting what I intended to create?

“You get what you intend to create by being in harmony w/ the power of intention, which is responsible for all of creation.” [BIG realization for me personally]

7. Practical Applications:

Simplify Life: Reduce the complexity in life to focus on what truly matters.
Engage in Pleasurable Activities: Use your talents in activities that you love, which naturally aligns with your intention.
Optimize Capacity to Love: Love for oneself and others is seen as a way to enhance one's connection with the universal field of intention.

“They too have a divine purpose, and since all of us are connected to each other through Spirit, their purpose and intent is also connected to you.”
** “When you meet anyone, treat the event as a holy encounter. It’s through others that we either find or love our self.”

8. Philosophical and Spiritual Insights:

The book interweaves spiritual wisdom, suggesting that the more one detaches from personal ego, the more one can connect with the vast, benevolent field of intention that Dyer describes.

“The nature of the universal mind is peaceful. Not receptive to force or violence. It works in its own time and rhythm, allowing everything to emanate by and by. It’s no hurry because it’s outside of time. It’s always in the eternal now.” (pg. 56)
“Divine guidance often comes when the horizon is the blackest.” (Gandhi)
“…. the genius has always attributed his insights to some higher influence.”
“Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration.” (Thomas Edison)

Conclusion:

"The Power of Intention" is not just about achieving goals but about living a life where one's actions and thoughts are in harmony with a larger, benevolent force in the universe. Dyer's teachings encourage a life of purpose, positivity, and peace through understanding and applying the principles of intention.

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