(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.)


Intention is a major designer of your life. Wherever you put your attention defines your intention. And to intend toward an outcome with awareness is more effective than to act without awareness.

Whatever you give your attention to adds energy to it. Whether you put your attention For something or Against something, you give it energy.

When you put your attention Against something you give it extra energy. How smart is that?

When you put your attention For something you give it extra energy. How smart is that?

Continued and increased Against energy attracts more of it. Ultimately, like an acid, it burns through and destroys its container.

Continued and increased For energy attracts more of it. Ultimately it overflows its container and adds to the general For energy.

Why, you ask? Because Against energy is sourced in and driven by anger, fear, neediness, victim-hood, guilt, and/or shame. At its core it is a belief in separateness. Against frowns.

For energy is sourced in and drawn by courage, beauty, willingness, acceptance, forgiveness, and/or love. It is about inclusion and connectedness. For smiles.


Coaching Point: What is your intention, For or Against?


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