Ready to bring in your intention, the part of you that wants something better,
the part of you that wants a healthier, happier, and more successful life? This is an important
step for many reasons. First, there are parts of yourself that unconsciously
interfere with your forward progress. You may be aware of your self-sabotage, or you may
have been blaming others or bad luck for being stuck. Intention is the countervailing force opposing
the attractor state of your old pattern. It helps mobilize your power and strength to be on The Path.
In quantum physics there is the concept of a quantum leap. An electron, for example, can “jump” from one atomic orbit to the next without moving through the intermediate space between electron orbits.
One moment it’s in one orbit, and in the next it’s in another orbit. It’s a matter of physics. We say
the process is discontinuous. On the human subjective level, I believe it is intention that fuels your
creative and developmental leaps. Furthermore, it is the active ingredient in loosening the hold
your old patterns have on you.
Here is another way of thinking about intentions. Your unconscious mind responds to the intentions
of your conscious mind. When you have a clear intention and follow a practice step-by-step, your conscious intention attracts the unconscious resources needed to change the state of your consciousness. Over time, the unconscious is impressed by conscious repetition. Right now let’s focus on your intention! Having an intention is having a driving purpose in your mind. This directs your mind, giving it an aim and a powerful force. By setting your intention, you help align the forces of the universe to help insure your success in following The Path.
Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA’s School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. www.drstephensideroff.com
