Mediation From The Problem With Good Intentions

The problem with good intentions is that they’re subjective. Plus, I may have good intentions but what ‘good’ are they if my impact is still harmful?
Wise intentions are objective and aspirational. When I remember to set and follow them, I’m less likely to hurt anyone and more likely to be helpful and even, maybe, contribute in some small way to the good.

Transcript

So finding your sit for today or your posture if you're not sitting down, If it's some other posture, And just taking a moment to settle into the beautiful body that is yours right now. And beginning to just be aware of your breathing, Or of the sounds in your environment. And then maybe beginning to consider your own wise intentions, The reverence you have for life at whatever level you have that, The intention to point towards true happiness and away from exploitation and social injustice and stealing and oppression, Your commitment to true love and to avoiding sexual misconduct and discrimination, The intention you have to speak in a loving way and to listen deeply, And the intention to nourish and heal yourself and your family and our society and the earth.