Introduction:

Welcome to Awareness for Everyone, A Podcast about Conscious Reality Creation, and living the best lives we can for ourselves.  I am MJ Blehart, writer, blogger, editor, and 21st century philosopher.  Welcome to Episode 15 – Being Intentional.

Part 1: What does it mean to be intentional?

What is intent?  Dictionary.com defines it thus:

Intent (noun)

* something that is intended; purpose; design; intention

* the act or fact of intending, as to do something

* meaning or significance.

This is why intentional action is a necessary part of using consciousness to create reality. Being aware of what you are thinking and what and how you are feeling opens the door to action. Action with intent behind it will better manifest whatever you are working on.

This is what intention is all about. Using mindfulness to live an intentional life. Rather than just going through the motion day in and day out, you actively work on experiencing and living a fuller life.

Part 2: Why should you be intentional?

The only things over which we can exert any control in this life are our thoughts, feelings, and actions. This is because these are the only things which are wholly, entirely, and totally ours. You can have influence on other people, but you cannot control them.

It is also important here to note that this is not a complete control. This, too, is influence, albeit direct influence. The difference is recognizing that if there is not intent or desire, no amount of control will impact change.

Intention for change is required. To make a change, you have to desire that change. As such, when you take action to implement change, it requires intention. No change will occur unless you actually want it to, and focus accordingly.

Part 3: How do you use intent to manifest?

You cannot just ponder quitting something or half-ass quitting, you have to decide to do it. Intentional action is tossing out the cigarettes and ceasing smoking. Or no longer eating carbs. Or not chewing on your fingernails. Actions being taken.

There are going to be days where this is complicated. In especial when you are killing off an old habit or making some other drastic change. This is why intent, putting significance and purpose into your action, matters. Without that energy, it won’t fly.

Actions speak louder than words

You are empowered to change the illusion of the reality in which you live.

Closing:

Thank you for listening to Episode 15 of Awareness for Everyone, A Podcast about Conscious Reality Creation, and living the best lives we can for ourselves.  I want to thank Fe Mahoney, the artist who created my amazing cover art.  If you would like to commission work from her, contact her at [email protected].  You can reach me via Facebook at blehartmj, or Twitter at mjblehart, or e mail me at [email protected].  Please take a moment to check out my blog, The Ramblings of the Titanium Don, at titaniumdon.com, and now at Medium.com as well. Thank you, and I hope you are discovering how mindful awareness is something you can practice to improve your life.