The Power of Intention

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract success, meaningful relationships, and fulfillment into their lives while others struggle despite their best efforts? The difference isn't luck, privilege, or even raw talent. It's something far more fundamental: their connection to the power of intention.

Most of us have been taught to think of intention as simply having strong willpower or determination. We believe that if we just try hard enough, push ourselves further, and refuse to give up, we'll eventually achieve our goals. But this approach often leaves us exhausted, frustrated, and wondering why our dreams remain just out of reach. The truth is, intention isn't about forcing outcomes through sheer will. It's about aligning yourself with a universal creative force that's already working on your behalf, waiting for you to recognize and connect with it.

Intention isn't something you do; it's a force that exists in the universe as an invisible field of energy. This revelation changes everything about how we approach creating the lives we desire. When we think of intention as merely our personal will or determination, we're operating from a limited perspective that relies solely on our ego's efforts.

The universal field of intention is the creative power responsible for bringing everything into existence, including you. It's the same force that transforms a tiny acorn into a mighty oak tree and guides the intricate dance of planets around the sun. This field operates through seven distinct faces: creativity, kindness, love, beauty, expansion, abundance, and receptivity. These aren't just abstract concepts; they're the actual characteristics of the creative force that intended you into being.

Consider Carlos Castaneda's profound insight from his teacher: "Intent is a force that exists in the universe. When sorcerers beckon intent, it comes to them and sets up the path for attainment, which means that sorcerers always accomplish what they set out to do." This understanding transforms intention from personal striving into cosmic cooperation.

To connect with this field, you must shift from thinking "I will make this happen" to "I am harmoniously aligned with the force that creates everything." Start by recognizing that you're not separate from this creative power. You emerged from it, and you can consciously reconnect with it by matching your thoughts and actions to its seven faces.

The practical application begins with daily recognition that you're part of an intelligent, creative universe that wants to support your highest good. When you approach your intentions from this perspective, you stop fighting against circumstances and start flowing with the creative current that's always moving toward greater expression and fulfillment.

Your Source energy is the infinite, formless field from which you emerged and to which you remain eternally connected. The challenge isn't accessing this energy; it's recognizing that you're already plugged into it and learning to remove the obstacles that block its flow through your life.

The primary obstacle to connecting with Source energy is the ego's belief in separation. Your ego convinces you that you're a separate entity, disconnected from others and from the creative force of the universe. It insists that you must struggle, compete, and force outcomes through your individual will. This mindset creates resistance, which blocks the natural flow of creative energy.

Wayne Dyer discovered this principle when he decided to leave his secure university position to pursue writing and speaking full-time. Despite having no guarantees of success and facing criticism from colleagues who thought he was making a foolish mistake, he trusted his inner knowing. He described feeling as though he wasn't making the decision alone but was being guided by a wisdom greater than his logical mind. The universe responded by orchestrating a series of seemingly coincidental events: meeting the right literary agent, connecting with publishers, and receiving invitations to speak that launched his career.

The key to connecting with Source energy lies in cultivation of receptivity. Begin each day with meditation or quiet contemplation, acknowledging your connection to the creative force of life. Practice the sound of "Ahh" as an inner mantra, which opens your heart and aligns your vibration with Source energy. Release your need to control every detail of how your intentions manifest, and instead focus on maintaining a clear vision while remaining open to unexpected pathways.

Trust that the same intelligence that beats your heart and grows your fingernails is working on behalf of your intentions. When you truly understand that you and your Source are one, you'll find yourself naturally acting from inspiration rather than desperation, and your life will begin to reflect the harmony and abundance of your true nature.

Your life purpose isn't something you need to find or figure out; it's something that finds you when you align with your authentic nature. The confusion about purpose arises when we focus on what we should do rather than who we are meant to be. Purpose is less about specific actions and more about expressing the divine qualities within you.

The universal Source expresses itself through seven faces of intention, and your purpose is to embody these same qualities in your unique way. When you're being creative, kind, loving, and appreciative, you're fulfilling your fundamental purpose regardless of your specific activities. This understanding frees you from the pressure of finding the "right" career or life path and allows you to bring purposeful energy to whatever you're already doing.

A powerful example comes from Dyer's daughter Skye, who always felt called to sing but was struggling in a traditional university music program. Despite external pressure to complete her degree, she listened to her inner knowing and left school to pursue her authentic calling. Her father supported her decision, understanding that living one's truth is more important than following conventional expectations. When Skye aligned with her authentic purpose, everything began to flow: the right studio appeared, musicians materialized, and she was able to create and release her own CD.

To live your authentic purpose, begin by paying attention to what brings you joy and energy. Notice the activities that make you lose track of time and the moments when you feel most alive and connected. These experiences are clues to your authentic expression. Practice saying "yes" to opportunities that resonate with your heart, even if they don't make logical sense to your mind.

Your purpose will express itself naturally when you commit to serving others while being true to yourself. Focus on how you can contribute to the well-being of others through your unique gifts and perspectives. When you align with your authentic nature and dedicate yourself to service, the universe conspires to support your path with unexpected opportunities, resources, and connections.

True abundance isn't created through struggle or manipulation; it flows naturally when you align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with the generous nature of the universal Source. The field of intention is infinitely abundant and continuously giving, never experiencing scarcity or limitation. To manifest abundance, you must match this quality of endless provision.

The key insight is that abundance isn't something you attract from outside yourself; it's something you become by aligning with your abundant Source. When you think thoughts of scarcity, worry about not having enough, or believe you're unworthy of prosperity, you create resistance that blocks the natural flow of abundance. The universe can only respond to your predominant thoughts and feelings, so it delivers more of whatever you're consistently focused upon.

Dyer shares his own experience of growing up in foster homes surrounded by poverty consciousness, yet always maintaining an inner knowing that abundance was available to him. Even as a child, he thought and acted from abundance, constantly finding creative ways to earn money through collecting bottles, shoveling snow, and helping others. His abundant mindset attracted opportunities and cooperation from others, demonstrating that abundance is primarily an internal state that creates external conditions.

To manifest abundance through aligned action, start by shifting your internal dialogue from scarcity to prosperity. Instead of thinking "I don't have enough money," affirm "I am aligned with infinite abundance." Focus on what you already have rather than what's missing, and express genuine gratitude for all forms of wealth in your life. Take inspired action from a place of knowing that the universe is supporting your prosperity rather than working against it.

Most importantly, practice generous giving in whatever forms you can. The universal Source is always giving, and by emulating this quality, you align yourself with its abundant nature. Give your time, attention, encouragement, or resources freely, knowing that in an infinite universe, there's always more where that came from. This generous spirit creates a flow of abundance that benefits everyone in your sphere of influence.

The capacity to heal and be healed isn't reserved for medical professionals or spiritual masters; it's an inherent ability that awakens when you reconnect with the perfect health and wholeness of your Source. Disease and disharmony occur when we separate ourselves from the loving, peaceful energy from which we emerged. Healing happens when we restore this connection.

Your thoughts play a crucial role in your healing capacity. When you focus on illness, limitations, or what's wrong with your body, you strengthen those patterns through your attention. Conversely, when you hold thoughts of perfect health, vitality, and well-being, you align with the healing power of Source energy. This doesn't mean denying physical symptoms, but rather choosing to place your primary focus on the wholeness that is your true nature.

Research shows that authentic healers don't try to force healing through personal will; instead, they connect with universal healing energy and allow it to flow through them. They approach healing with humility, knowing that they're channels for a power greater than their individual selves. Their role is to create a high-vibration field of love, peace, and wholeness that supports the natural healing capacity inherent in every person.

To become a healing force, begin with healing your own relationship with your body and health. Practice seeing your body as a miraculous expression of divine intelligence that knows how to heal itself when given the right conditions. Send love and appreciation to every part of your physical being, and trust in its innate wisdom to restore balance and vitality.

Extend this healing energy to others through your presence and intentions. When you encounter someone who is suffering, hold them in your thoughts as already whole and perfect. Your high-vibration energy can literally help shift their energy field from dis-ease to ease. By maintaining your own connection to Source energy and radiating peace, love, and wholeness, you become an instrument of healing wherever you go, contributing to the collective healing of humanity.

The power of intention reveals itself when you understand that you're not a separate being struggling to create a meaningful life through individual effort alone. You are an expression of the infinite creative force that brings all things into existence, and your highest fulfillment comes from aligning with this Source and allowing its qualities to flow through you.

As Dyer reminds us, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." This simple yet profound truth holds the key to transforming every area of your life. By shifting your perspective from separation to connection, from scarcity to abundance, and from fear to love, you activate the dormant forces within you and begin to experience the miraculous support of the universe.

Your next step is beautifully simple: choose one area of your life where you've been struggling or feeling stuck, and commit to viewing it through the lens of connection to Source. Instead of asking "How can I make this happen?" ask "How can I align with the creative force that wants to express through me in this situation?" Trust that as you maintain this new perspective with consistency and faith, you'll witness the power of intention working miracles in your daily experience.