Our Original Intent

Minds are like parachutes — 

they only function when open. 

~~ Thomas Dewar~~

Our Original Intent

I've spent half my adult life working with intentions and it's clear to me that we all begin our lives with what could be called an "Original Intent." We came here to do something special, and in many instances we've forgotten what it was. One thing is certain, however: when we stray from the path of our Original Intent we get discomfort and we suffer. Conversely, as long as we follow our innermost intuitive compass, we remain on the path of our Original Intent and we are happy. Our Original Intent, then, is the invisible hand that is always showing us, in each and every moment, what decision to make, what direction to go in.

That said, if we're experiencing some discomfort in our life or feel that we're not truly doing what we came here to do, we can intend that our Original Intent is clearly revealed to us.

We can intend that we are shown what we came here to do and, indeed, that is what will happen. 

Perhaps it will be revealed in the words of a friend, a new job opportunity, a healing touch or a photo in a magazine. It can come in an infinite number of ways and it will keep coming until we "get it." All we have to do is be as alert as possible for the clues along the way.

For me it came recently in the words of Sogyal Rinpoche in his Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, where he stated, "whenever we harm others, we are directly harming ourselves, and whenever we bring them happiness, we are bringing ourselves future happiness . . . Develop a good heart that longs for other beings to find lasting happiness and acts to secure that happiness." In other words, we secure our own happiness by intending and working for the lasting happiness of others.

I've been making my intentions for the well being of others for quite awhile now and it's clearly working.

I'm intending lasting happiness for all beings everywhere and it seems to have found its way into my own life because my life is blessed beyond measure. 

In fact, I think making intentions for the happiness and well being of others has put me back in line with my Original Intent. You might want to check it out for yourself.

Tony Burroughs
You can intend that you have all the resources you need at all times
so that you are fulfilling your calling while you are here
on this beautiful, abundant Earth
Quote from High Lights: The Wisdom of The Intenders
Thank You! I Love You! I Appreciate You! Best Wishes to All. Always Better and Better.