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Create A Powerful Intent By Completing A Jigsaw

jigsaw for power of intention
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According to the Law of Attraction, a powerful intent made up of clear, pure and focused thoughts will start to attract the very essence of your desires. Hence, the clearer, more specific and untainted you are in your thoughts, the more likely you can be in bringing them into physical reality. However, what happens if you do not have a clear idea of what you really want yet? Or what happens if it is a question of readiness?


It may be the case that you need more information to make a decision on your desires or that you want to feel your way a little more before making a decision. It will be useful to think of the process of coming to a powerful intent by the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle, where you take time gathering each relevant piece to see how the pieces all fit in together into a coherent, beautiful and complete picture.

Case Studies of Intents That Are Not Powerful Enough

My last post was a good example of how I would like to publish a best seller but because my intent was not clear, I ended up with getting a picture of my vision board published in Joyce Schwarz’s best selling The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life book instead. Not that I minded, I simply love her book!!

Another excellent example which many of you can probably relate to is if you are interested to set up your own business but do not know which area to go into. You have various interests but do not know which to pursue. (Anyone still wondering at this question can get extra help from Tom Volkar’s Business Of Your Dreams Program.

So you create an intent to have your own business but are unable to make the intent clear or specific enough. It is possible that while your thoughts are fuzzy (due to insufficient information) or chaotic (due to too many options), you face great difficulty bringing a specific and successful business into fruition. It is also no surprise that most of your business ventures fail miserably at this stage!

Steps To Making A Powerful Intention

1. Make an Intent “I want to Know What I Want”.

To start off with, you can make an intent saying “I want to know what I want”. This is a suggestion provided by Abraham Hicks in The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense to admit that you do not really know what you want yet and need some help. Don’t we often turn to our friends for some assistance if we find ourselves in a bind? Well, it works the same way with The Universe/Source/God.

You make the intention to attract all sorts of examples and cases to help you make a decision. You allow your dominant intent to be looking for things you want. You can also look at the people around you for traits and characteristics that you desire in a companion, mate or friend if this is what you are hoping to attract.

2. Collect Useful Data.

Sometimes, the examples around you may not all that perfect. For instance, you may say that you would like more wealth; however, you experience some resistance in your thoughts due to having a friend who is wealthy but in poor health. Abraham Hicks suggests that you just collect the prosperity data and leave out the rest of the undesirable parts. Each piece of information must be scrutinized so that it can contribute healthily and meaningfully to your entire dream or picture.

3. Put The Jigsaw Pieces Together Mentally.

Then, you start to visualize by piecing together all the desired characteristics of what you want. The pieces are about what you now feel you want to experience. This is where Vision Boards or Mind Movies come in particularly useful!!

You may find that what you put together may be nothing like what already exists. No one else has had it. This is perfectly fine!! You are the creator of a new experience or a physical reality never before manifested! Do not for a second believe that just because it has not happened to anyone yet, it cannot happen to you!!

4. Set The Intention At The Right Time.

Due to having to put the puzzle pieces together, it may require you some time. You only know when you are clear enough as soon as you get all excited. Back to the same example, your thoughts have been mostly on the business you would like to set up but none of the options you have been exploring have a strong appeal. However, one fine day, an inspired idea may just drop in and you have the “Aha” moment! When you hit that sweet spot, you get an instant inner knowing. That is when you set a clear and powerful intention by saying “this is what I want”!

5. Keep The Intent Pure.

Well, according to the Law of Attraction, when you have been purely visualizing your intention, it should come pretty quickly.

“The purity of the visualization is key and by that we mean purely offering thoughts only in the direction of what you want.”
— Abraham Hicks in The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham

However, the problem comes in you we start to have our “buts”. It is when you say “I want this but” Here is what Abraham Hicks say….

“If something you want is slow to come to you, it can be only for one reason: You are spending more time focused upon its absence than you are about its presence”.

Hence, get your eyes, words and thoughts on what-is. The more often you practice this, the faster your wants will manifest.

Learn From The Frog Get Your Intents Clear & Pure

Recently, the Psychic Friends Network launched a hotline for frogs. Here is the story of one frog, which decided to call into the hotline to ask to speak to a psychic.

The psychic told the frog, “You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you.”

The frog was elated, “This is great! I have been wishing for exactly that.”

However, secretly inside, it felt unsure that a beautiful girl would seriously fall in love with an ugly looking creature like a frog.

Filled with doubt, it decided to ask for more information. “Will I meet her at a party, or what?”

“No,” replied the psychic. “Next semester in her biology class.”

Your Thoughts Please

Do you make the asking “I want to know what I want” if you are not already clear about the intent that you wish to create? How is the process like for you in finding out what you really want? What has been a helpful strategy for you in feeling good about the experience you wish to have, although in reality you are not there yet?

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Wenny Yap - November 17, 2008

Hi Evelyn
You are so right! Our fuzzy thoughts and intentions can hold us back from grabbing the opportunities that are right in front of us. It has happened to me once too often before. Nowadays, no doubt my manifestations may not be very significant but I have clarity and I feel things moving along the way I want it. Slowly but surely I’ll get there.

PeaceLoveJoyBliss - November 17, 2008

Hi Evelyn, your post is thought-provoking to say the least, and full of stimulating ideas for moving from desire to intention to action to fruition.

For myself, I prefer to use the terms “I allow” rather than “I want”, as “I want” typically implies “I lack”. For example, “I want more money” implies “I don’t have enough money”. The focus is on lack. Instead, I might ask myself: could I let go of “wanting” [this or that] and just allow myself to have it?

As for those who wish to get clear about what really and truly matters to them, I’d suggest playful and creative exploration of their deepest desires and feelings about what it would mean to follow their highest excitement, moment to moment, and that they be a witness to those activities that really and truly turn them on.

Understand the process (as you ably outlined above), release the sense of wanting, get playful and creative about your deepest desires and feelings: just a few suggestions from someone who knows *wink*

Christopher

Lance - November 17, 2008

Another piece just packed with so much wonderful information Evelyn – thank you!

I am really digging this idea of asking “I want to know what I want” – by consciously putting this stuff out there – this thought – or the thoughts on a vision board – it brings them to our forefront. I haven’t studied much on the Law of Attraction – but I would tend to think that because I am making this statement out loud, or written down – it becomes more real to me. And in being real, I am more likely to work at making it happen. Another word I like to use in place of “want” is “desire”. When I think desires, I think about what truly and deeply matters to me.
Evelyn, I’m going to really spend some time on this concept. It really feels like I’m on the cusp of something, and yet I can’t fully put my finger on it…

Stacey / Create a Balance - November 17, 2008

I am now sharing with the universe…I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I WANT! I thought I knew what I wanted and now I’m having second thoughts.

Evelyn - November 17, 2008

@Wendy, hey…you’ve got a great attitude. Same for me too!! I’m moving in the direction of what makes me feel good and happy in order to get more of what I want or desire!! All the best to you!!

@Christopher, thanks for your wonderful suggestion about releasing the sense of wanting and get playful and creative about our deepest desires and feeling. I realize that various coaches and books apply a different meaning to the word “want”. But one thing remains the same: whether the word used is “want”, “desire”, “intent”, etc…it is important to practice a detachment to it so that the energy is not one of lack but one of abundance (of already owning the experience that brings us its fulfillment).

Yes…happiness can be gained by moving moment-to-moment in the direction of what makes us feel good. We edge up in terms of energy levels. We start to manifest the positive thoughts that we hold in our minds.

Irene | Light Beckons - November 17, 2008

Hi Evelyn,

Some very nice and clear instructions there. 🙂 #5 is so important, and I really like the quote “You are spending more time focused upon its absence than you are about its presence” … so common, so true. My favorite part of this post has got to be the story about the frog – that was hilarious!

Evelyn - November 17, 2008

@Lance, I’m happy to know that you are getting into the swing of things while you may not know much about the Law of Attraction. Like what I’ve written in response to Christopher, whether the word that you use is “want” or “desire”, the sensing as you make the intent is not one of grasping or desperation.

It’s great that you’ve already made your intent about “I want to know what I want”. I’m positive that you’ll get there!! All the best!!

@Stacey, good for you. I know how it feels like to have second thoughts or self sabotaging thoughts. All the best to you too in bringing your intents into fruition!

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Evelyn - November 17, 2008

Hello Irene, the quote spoke to me too! I’m glad that you like the story about the frog. It’s nice to know that it made you laugh 🙂

Love & light,
Evelyn

Myrko | AwakeBlogger - November 17, 2008

Clarity and Decision-Making (cut off everything except that what you want) is what I read from it 🙂

THe process for me comes thrue reflection most of the time, done by writing things down and removing limits and getting my desire as clear as possible. I think the result is an intention with no conflicting beliefs.

That’s if it works perfectly though 😉

Dot - November 17, 2008

Poor froggy! I did laugh, though. As I’ve said before, I don’t really believe in the “law” of attraction, but I always enjoy reading your thoughts. I just interpret them metaphorically instead of literally.

I’ve had problems my whole life knowing what I want. While I understand how those problems arose, I still haven’t overcome them as much as I’d like. Now, at the age of 61, I’m still looking for what I would want in a career.

I was thinking I might make a vision board regarding the things I DO know that I want by putting Flickr photos on a WordPress page. Probably a private page, at least for now.

Vered - MomGrind - November 18, 2008

I really like Christopher’s idea of replacing “want” with “allow”. I never considered that “want” implies lacking. Interesting idea.

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work - November 18, 2008

“You may find that what you put together may be nothing like what already exists. No one else has had it. This is perfectly fine!” This is very wise advice. Many stop themselves because they are looking for answers in already existing concepts.

Especially in work and in authentic business building we can create the ideal mix that serves us!

Marelisa - November 18, 2008

Hi Evelyn: I really like the suggestion to start off with the intent “I want to Know What I Want”. Of course, you can’t get what you want if you don’t know what you want. I think a lot of people are uncomfortable with the not-knowing stage and therefore have a tendency to jump from thing to thing because it makes them feel as if they’re making progress. And I laughed at the end, although I feel sorry for the frog 🙂

JB - November 18, 2008

Great post, and helpful comments. I was going to post a comment about my thoughts, but it ran long so I decided to blog it instead. Christopher, your insights in the comments about allowing inspired my post today. Thank you.

Evelyn - November 18, 2008

@Myrko, what works for me nowadays is constant reflection, staying with the feeling of what makes me feel good and moving inch by inch in that direction. If it does not feel right or there is something niggling there, I’d just stay put for a while. I used to make hasty decisions and have to learn things the hard way!

@Dot, I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the joke. Oh yes…take whatever I say on my site and consider them in the way that best suits you. As mentioned many times before on my site, I invite readers to make their own conclusions. I share what has worked for me but I do not declare that my beliefs or insights are cast in stone or that everyone else are compelled to accept them.

I have much to learn from you. At the age of 61, I hope to have the same vigor and zest that you exude. Yes..do the Vision Board. You can also consider it as some kind of experiment.

I’m approaching my ventures into new thought ideas as some kind of experimentation and learning. Who knows where my journey is going to take me? There is every excitement when I adopt this attitude!

Evelyn - November 18, 2008

@Vered, the use of the word “want” means different thing to different people. Abraham Hicks differentiates wants from wishes as wants are stronger desires and intents. Nevertheless, Abraham qualifies it by saying that it is important to practice non-attachment to the outcome, for it will mean that we are exuding the energy of lack.

@Tom, how wonderful that your program allows clients to explore a combination unique to individual needs!! Another added incentive to join you 🙂

@Marelisa, you hit it on the nail! The not-knowing stage can be very unsettling. There is an innate desire to want to get to the state of certainty quickly.

In a way, it is good to know where we do not want to go by exploring various options and jumping from one thing to another. However, we don’t really want to keep at the mis-aligned options for far too long!!

PeaceLoveJoyBliss - November 18, 2008

Hi Vered, the idea of replacing “want” with “allow” is indeed an interesting one. The book, The Sedona Method, explores it in more detail.

Hi JB, I read your post with interest and appreciate your reference to my comment. I like how you explored the use of “prefer” vis a vis “allow”. Allow, where values are concerned, is a more powerful term.

Hi Evelyn, I don’t mean to take over your comments section *wink*. Like you, I appreciate that “want” is just a stronger version of “wish”, but as practice, I like allowing the use of “allow” instead of “want” 🙂

Christopher

Pink Ink - November 18, 2008

Makes me think of the chesire cat in Alice in Wonderland. To get where you want to go, you need to know where it is you want to go…

Matthew Dryden - November 18, 2008

I’ve only just begun getting used to knowing what I want. I guess there are just a lot of things getting in the way. Gah!

Evelyn - November 18, 2008

@JB, I’ve just posted a comment on your site 🙂

@Christopher, not at all!! The purpose of having a comment section to a post is also to facilitate discussion. I also recognized that the word “allow” came from The Sedona Method, one that I also use.

@Pink Ink, my kids just watched Alice in the Wonderland in a play two weeks ago. I’m going to share what you said with them.

@Matthew, well…I don’t think you are the only one…a lot of us do not know our innermost desires right at the start. I guess it’s time to wade through our confused thoughts to decide what it is that we really “allow”, “want” or have a stronger “wish” for.

Conrad Hees - November 18, 2008

Great post Evelyn, I agree with many of your points in this article.

In my experience with the law of attraction, i have found that it is very important to stay completely relaxed and detached about the outcome of our intent as well. That is what truly allows the intention to come naturally.

Keep up the great work!

Did I ever mention my mother is named Evelyn too? 🙂

Vincent - November 18, 2008

Hi Evelyn,

Striving to achieve something with a weak intention is just like using a blunt knife to cut. This post really remind us about how powerful an intention can be when it is use in a right way.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

Dot - November 19, 2008

Thanks, that’s a really nice compliment.

J.D. Meier / Sources of Insight - November 19, 2008

I find that if I know what I want, then I enjoy the path, resistance and all. I find that if I’m on my path, that I feel better about what I do as long as I’m moving towards vs. away from my outcomes. If I get knocked off my horse, I get back on. If I fall off my path, I find it again.

Cath Lawson - November 19, 2008

Hi Evelyn – where do you get all these jokes from?

I am still struggling with the focusing upon the absence, rather than the presence. It’s quite difficult to do sometimes. I’m trying to do the pivoting now, that it explains in Esther’s book. It’s far harder than it sounds though.

Evelyn - November 19, 2008

@Conrad, great work with the staying detached to the outcome yourself 🙂 Well, isn’t Evelyn a nice name?

@Dot, you are welcome and it’s all true 🙂

@J.D. Meier, I like what you said about keeping to your path and enjoying it, even with resistance and all!!

@Cath, I adapt some public domain jokes to fit in with the message that I wish to discuss for my post.

Great job with trying to applying what Esther recommends. My own finding is that when there is too much resistance, it is difficult for the law of attraction to work!

Caroline - November 19, 2008

Great post Evelyn. This is a good kick in the pants for me. I need to get down to specifics…I am a bit “fuzzy” right now. This is just what I needed to read!

Evelyn - November 19, 2008

Caroline, hey…don’t be too hard on yourself!! At some point or another, most of us have been “fuzzy”. We’d just have to work on getting it right from now on!

Evelyn

Duane Ford - November 21, 2008

Hi Evelyn,
This post has been a big help to me. I’ve recently been re-thinking what it is that I really want to do both online and off. I’ve been guilty (sometimes) of trying to fit my own ideas into someone else’s “business plan.” It doesn’t work!

I have been spinning my wheels trying to provide good information to my readers and, at the same time, trying to do all the things that I’ve been told are necessary to get traffic to my blog. That isn’t working for me either.

I’ve decided that, from now on, I’ll concentrate on giving out good information in my posts and work on attracting the traffic with other non-SEO methods. After all, just because it works for someone else doesn’t mean it is what I should do. My life is not exactly like anyone else’s.

You have a great way of getting your points across and your blog is becoming my favorite. Not only do you make your points clearly but also keep it interesting and entertaining.

Keep up the good work.

Duane

christal - November 21, 2008

I need help. I am newly married (result of attraction thinking) to a wonderful man. Problem is he is not intent on our success and has a type of failure, “but” “except” type of attitude just like this. I have seen myself attract things to our house and then he manages to unattract them. seriously, they come to us and then leave because of his thoughts. how can I overcome this? is there anything to be done? I mean shouldn’t the law of attraction have an exception for married couples whereas i can attract things for us?

Monica - November 24, 2008

Hi Evelyn!
I have been using “the answers I seek are already within me” when it comes to finding out what I want to know (to do with my direction and passions)
My question: How do you balance introspective time and family? I seem to lose my intentions and focus if I don’t have this time for myself. Attraction is happening regardless, but I would like to be on the creative end of it?!
Your blog is a real gem Evelyn!

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