{"id":171,"date":"2008-11-17T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-17T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2008\/11\/law-of-attraction-in-action-clear-intentions.html"},"modified":"2008-11-17T22:22:00","modified_gmt":"2008-11-17T22:22:00","slug":"law-of-attraction-in-action-clear-intentions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2008\/11\/law-of-attraction-in-action-clear-intentions.html","title":{"rendered":"Law of Attraction in Action: Clear Intentions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is my fourteenth post in my Monday series on the Law of Attraction<\/span>, inspired by watching Louise Hay<\/span>\u2019s You Can Heal Your Life<\/span><\/a>, the movie, expanded version. I feel very strongly about helping you understand how to take control of the power you have and run with it. I get so many goodies since learning how to mobilize the Law of Attraction in my favor. I am so mad for the new MacBook Pro I got last week! That wouldn\u2019t have happened without the Law of Attraction\u2019s support.<\/p>\n

When I talk about using the Law of Attraction, I emphasize being clear in your intentions. Today I want to elaborate on what that means. There are so many catchwords in today\u2019s inspirations. It took me a while to understand how to use the concepts of the Law of Attraction for my highest good. Now I do!<\/p>\n

The Law of Attraction takes your intentions literally. It doesn\u2019t interpret to figure out what you really want. So be as clear as possible in how you word your intentions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just yesterday I got an email that a musician sent to his mailing list. I know he\u2019s very spiritual and was surprised that his message sounded negative. A radio station that had supported him had new management, and they\u2019d stopped playing his music. He expressed concern that something he\u2019d already taped for them wouldn\u2019t air. If it did, it could greatly help his career. He ended by asking everyone to email the station to ask them to play his music. He sounded worried.<\/p>\n

I wrote back suggesting he be more careful about how he phrased those kind of messages. He sounded like he didn\u2019t expect to get the station\u2019s support anymore, which the Law of Attraction would support. He was surprised that it had come across that way, since he did still feel faithful. I know him and believe he feels that way. But the Universe doesn\u2019t look beyond the literal message. The Law of Attraction brings you what you put out.<\/p>\n

Your choice of words can determine what you receive.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a writer, I\u2019m very conscious about how they can make a big difference in how your message is perceived. Clear intentions are specific and direct. Most people don\u2019t have them. It takes thought and care to create the most powerful mindset to attract what you want. You might think you\u2019re being clear, and then wonder why you got something else.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will\u201d is more definite than \u201cI hope to.\u201d The first attracts what you will do. The second keeps you hopeful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be clear about what you want. Don\u2019t just pray for a job\u2014be specific about how you\u2019d intend to use your skills. Or write down details of what kind of work would make you happy. If you\u2019re not sure exactly what you want, whether it\u2019s a job, romantic partner, new location, etc., ask for what\u2019s best for your highest good. Often the hardest part of getting what you want is figuring out what exactly that is. Ask for help with that too! Pay attention to how your thoughts affect what you receive. It\u2019s important to hone your desires and add as many details as you can.<\/p>\n

Write down your intention and see if you\u2019ve made yourself very clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

A perfect example of the importance of being specific is a couple I know named Kevin and Kimberly. Kimberly moved from Rochester, NY to New York City. In her prayers, her intention was to marry a man from Rochester. When she met Kevin in church, they knew they were meant to be together. Kimberly laughed when she said she believes her Lord has a sense of humor. She got what she asked for\u2014Kevin was from Rochester. But she wasn\u2019t specific \u2013 he was from Rochester, MN! Seventeen years later she\u2019s glad she left that part to God. They have a wonderful marriage and kids so it all worked out.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d prefer to get EXACTLY what you want, express it ALL!<\/span><\/p>\n

* If you don\u2019t want the job offer you want come to you from a city you absolutely don\u2019t want to live in, intend to get the job where you want to live.<\/p>\n

* If you don\u2019t want to meet a romantic partner who drinks too much, doesn\u2019t want kids when you do, works the opposite hours as you, or any other incompatibility that matters to you, spell out what you do want.<\/p>\n

* If you don\u2019t want to get an opportunity that isn\u2019t conducive to your schedule, or to find the perfect apartment at a rent you can\u2019t afford or to get a ton of publicity but it\u2019s bad, pay attention to what you ask for and how.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not attracting what you want, monitor your thoughts and tailor your words to direct the Law of Attraction to exactly what you want.<\/span> That gives you the best chance of receiving it. Put it out clearly and expect to see results. The power is in YOUR hands, and in YOUR words!<\/span><\/p>\n

Law of Attraction in Action Series<\/span>
Law of Attraction in Action: Concrete Use of This Power <\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Service People<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Kindness<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Easing Your Way to Joy<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Smiling in Your Mirror of Other People<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Age<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Who Are You?<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Revenge<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Too Blessed to Be Stressed
Law of Attraction in Action: Recovering Your Health<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Respect<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Miracles Part 1<\/a>
Law of Attraction in Action: Miracles Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

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