Before we get what we want, we must first know what it is  we are setting out for in the first place. This is the power of intention. Intention allows us to think outside of our current situation, peering through the window at the very outcome we desire. The consequence of not setting an intention? We allow ourselves to drift with whatever comes our way. The caveat is that unless we're guided by a future vision/intention, we'll default to our past experiences, for better or worse.