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The Art Of Intention

by Ricardo Da Costa

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Setting daily intentions can be an inspiring practice. It allows you to align your heart and visions. When you focus on your daily intentions, you will find that you are more open to what life brings you, more positive and more focused.

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Transcript

It is more important to be of pure intention than of perfect action.

Ilyas Kasam Three sages of India observed thousands of years ago that our destiny is ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires.

The classic Vedic text known as the Upanishads declares,

You are what your deepest desire is.

As your desire is,

So is your intention.

As your intention is,

So is your will.

As your will is,

So is your deed.

As your deed is,

So is your destiny.

Setting an intention is the starting point of any dream or goal you may have.

It will inspire you to focus on anything you set yourself out to achieve.

It is fundamental to set positive intentions.

Keep your intentions short and to the point.

Your intention shouldn't be more than a sentence long.

Make it short so you can remember it easily and to the point so you can focus on the outcome.

For instance,

Your intention could be a short phrase like,

I intend to practice gratitude today.

There are no limits to the intention you set.

The intention you set does not need to make sense to anybody but yourself.

Setting an intention is a very powerful way to keep yourself motivated and inspired.

It is fundamental to believe in the intention you are setting.

Sit or lay down in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes.

Take a few deep breaths and set an intention.

As you set your intention,

Feel and believe in the intention you are setting.

Visualize the intention.

Remember anything is possible.

Have a beautiful day.

Thank you.

Meet your Teacher

Ricardo Da CostaUbud, Indonesia

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Recent Reviews

Monica

July 26, 2025

Very helpful to highlight the importance of intentions and useful to pinpoint how to set an intention.

Marina

August 3, 2022

Very inspiring 💜🙏

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