The Power of Intention

In my Masters of Teaching and Learning classes, we watched Cipher in the Snow and we read The Principle of Intention chapter from the book The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership by Houston and Sokolow.  When I first read this chapter, it reminded me a lot of The Secret.  Although I sometimes find this idea challenging, I truly believe in the power of intention and that what you put out into the universe does come back to you.  I liked the author’s reference to intention being like the ripples of a stone skipping across the water.  The effects of intention are never ending.  I used to really be in a negative place and wondered why my life was the way it was and when things would start to turn around for me.  Then my mother in law introduced me to the power of intention.  I have now realized that everything I have experienced has been the Divine’s plan for me and that every experience has led me to where I am.  I now try to live everyday with good intention and trust that things happen for a reason.  There are still certainly days where this thought is challenged and I find myself feeling below the line or like this whole idea is nonsense.  The real challenge then is to turn that thinking around.  I was also intrigued by the idea that “the moment you create a thought, you create potential action.”  I had never thought of this before.  This really makes me rethink my thoughts and how maybe I need to change my thought process and remember that what I give out is what I will get back.  I can practice this in my classroom when I am feeling burned out or when I am reacting to the negative energy from a coworker or a child’s actions.  All in all, intention is extremely important and the most powerful tool we have.  Knowing my intentions allows me to bring my thoughts to reality and bring about positive changes in my life and therefore others as well.