Are You INTENT On Holding Your Intention?

Published February 21, 2011By Dr. Jan Hoistad

I’ve written a number of blog posts recently on the topic of establishing your word or your INTENTION for 2011. Actually, many people are talking about setting Intentions—especially as they move toward establishing personal and professional goals for 2011. It’s becoming the featured word to imply an over-arching focus for whatever you choose to do or pursue. Like a guiding light or a highlight on your personal journey—to keep you on the path, from getting lost or detouring, going too far astray.

Is It Your INTENTION Or Are You INTENT On Your Path?

As I’ve explored the concept, I’ve come across a very interesting distinction between the word INTENTION and the word INTENT. Those of you who love the dictionary and the thesaurus as much as I do will enjoy playing with these concepts!

Look at what I discovered:

One dictionary definition refers to INTENTION as determining mentally the purpose of our actions, focusing on a desired end or result. Intention can refer to the meaning or significance of an action or words. I was interested to note the word Intention is also used in medicine to refer to the manner or process of healing.

Now, read what it says in the NOTES at http://dictionary.reference.com/! (the red bold are my emphasis)

Main Entry:	intention
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	goal
Synonyms:	aim, animus, design, designation, drift, end, hope, impulsion, motive, object, objective, plan, point, purpose, struggle
Notes*	*INTENT implies a sustained unbroken commitment or purpose, while intention would imply an intermittent resolution or an initial aim or plan*

You might even compare the word trees to see that INTENTION is far less specific, less juicy than INTENT.

Very cool, isn’t it!?!

Become INTENT On Nurturing Your INTENTION

So what I come away with it the notion that it is very important to Become Intent On Not only Setting—but also Maintaining—Your Intention, to create a sustained unbroken commitment, purpose, plan for what you want to accomplish, create or bring into your life. And Intention is simply the beginning point. Much like a New Year’s resolution that falls off after the first two weeks or first month, to “have INTENT” feels like being willing, “having a Will” to do to act to complete what you most desire, even when the going gets tough or you have a self-doubt or discouraging moment. It’s the steadfast INTENT to perservere and move forward which we so need to create that solid relationship, to pursue that entrepreneurial venture, to reach for what we most desire.

Are You INTENT On Holding Your Intention?

Is It Your INTENTION Or Are You INTENT On Your Path?

Look at what I discovered:

Now, read what it says in the NOTES at http://dictionary.reference.com/! (the red bold are my emphasis)

Notes*

INTENT implies a sustained unbroken commitment or purpose, while intention would imply an intermittent resolution or an initial aim or plan

Become INTENT On Nurturing Your INTENTION

So, become INTENT. Set your INTENTION, but then nurture it, maintain it, and YOUR INTENT will assist you THROUGHOUT 2011!

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