The Power of Positive Intention

by Andrea Chervenak

There are many treatments and techniques that were instrumental to my healing, but absolutely nothing  - no treatment, no technique, no supplement, and no medication – proved to be more powerful than redirecting my focus from a place of negative anticipation,  to one of positive expectation.This shift in mindset transformed my life and has enabled me to be healthier and happier than ever before... 

For many years I seemed to be struggling with one minor health issue after another, but as a strong-willed, determined person I never allowed illness, or any struggle for that matter, to interfere with living life.  That is until about 12 year ago, when I was struck with a more serious and debilitating condition that  dramatically changed my life.  I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which had essentially robbed me of all quality of life. I was weak and exhausted beyond description – even rolling over in bed required more effort than I was often able to muster. I became sensitive to everything, from supplements and foods to noises and smells. I developed migraine headaches, an irregular heartbeat…and then an almost intolerable vertigo condition.

I went from doctor to doctor, and met with every alternative medicine practitioner I heard about. I tried every treatment, supplement, and program suggested to me. And although I would sometimes see some minor improvement, I had basically become a victim of my physical symptoms. After many long years of suffering and struggle I eventually found my way to an alternative healer who shared his philosophy that healing was as much a function of the spirit as it was the physical body and mind. The path I took after being guided to living a more spiritual existence led me to recognize the innate power that I, and that each of us, has. The power refoucus our thoughts and feelings from the negative to the positive.  We can choose how we react to the circumstances of our lives - we may not always be able to control what happens, but we do have the ability to choose how we react to it.  I also learned that while traditional medicine and alternative medicine have their place, true peace and healing always begins from within.

As I began to shift my focus from the things in my life that I wanted to let go of, and began to align my thoughts, actions, and attitude with the energy I wanted to attract into my life, rather than focusing on what was wrong, and what I didn’t want, things began to change in the most wonderful ways. I found that living in positive expectation, instead of negative anticipation, allowed me to find become a more positive person, and I began to attract more positive energy…from the people who came into my life, to the doors that opened for me both spiritually and emotionally, are examples of how just a shift in perspective changed EVERYTHING!

So What Is Positive Intention & How Can It Improve Your Life?

The Oxford Dictionary definition of intention: "what you intend to do." 
Synonyms for intention: purpose, objective, goal, intent, aspiration, wish, ambition.

You have probably either read or heard about The Secret, a book about The Law of Attraction, that had skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller list a few years ago. This book outlined the relationship between the thoughts we think, and the energy and events we attract into our lives. As a fan of the visionary work of Dr. Wayne Dyer, I had already been introduced to this philosophy and wisdom regarding the mind/body connection, and the powerful relationship that exists between our physical health and well-being, and the thoughts we think, the words we speak, and even those we wear. 

As I discovered how powerful our thoughts and intentions are, I began to recognize that I had become too focused on my “problems” and without realizing it, I was setting myself up to continually attract this negative, self-defeating energy into my life. Even though I thought of myself as a positive person, my thinking was more on "not wanting to be sick" instead of  "wanting to be healthy."  As I became more aware of the impact this negative self-talk was having on my life, I began a journey of finding ways to refocus my thinking and attitude to one of positive expecation. I worked very hard to shift my focus from my symptoms, frustration, and disappointment created by the illness I was dealing with, and  began to live in gratitude for the blessings I did have. I stopped the negative self-talk that had me identifying with illness instead of allowing me to remain connected to the healthy me that I wanted to be aligned with.
 
As I opened myself to this powerful process my health and life began to improve dramatically. I read about the work of Dr. Masuro Emoto, a Japanese researcher whose experiments confirmed the power of our thoughts and intentions. I expanded my efforts and began using positive affirmations, which can be a useful tool for reinforcing what it is we want to attract, and an effective way to "declare your intention." Louise Hay is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher, and author of several wonderful books and other products that use positive affirmations to align yourself with what it is you want to attract. Using positive affirmations like Louise's have been very useful in helping me to create a more positive mindset. I discovered the work of Eckhart Tolle, whose message that true peace and healing begins by learning to live in the present moment, completely transformed my life. His teachings about the destructive and weakening energy of pain-bodies and ego-actions, helped me to dilute the power that these emotions and patterns had in my life.

I now know that we have each been blessed with the power to reject negative thinking and expectation, and instead can make a conscious effort to shift our thoughts to more positive ones, thereby creating alignment with positive energy, and attracting more of this type of energy into our lives. The use of positive affirmations can further strengthen your focus and greatly enhance the results you can achieve. Remember that "seeing is believing" so don't just work at shifting your thoughts, but also create images in your mind, picture what it is you want for your life!
 
In Conclusion
I know it isn’t always easy to keep your focus on what you want to achieve, rather than on the obstacles that are standing in your way. But I do know that it is worth the time and effort to break negative thought patterns and to live with positive intention. There is no better time than this moment to begin to make new choices and to stop focusing on what is wrong in your life, on what you don’t have, on your disappointments and hurts.  Begin to let go of those self-defeating patterns and make the choice to align yourself with all that you want to think, feel, and be. Let go of negative expectation because it will only attract more of the same. When you set an intention to think, feel and be more positive, this is the energy you will attract into your life!

• Dr. Masuro Emoto's books include Messages from Water,
and The True Power of Water.
For more information about his work: http://www.hado.net/
• Dr. Wayne Dyer: www.drwaynedyer.com
• Dr. Weissman’s website: www.infiniteloveandgratitude.com
• Louise Hay's inspirational product website: www.hayhouse.com

For more about my teachers, mentors, and spirtual guides:
www.healwithhope.com/myteachers 
 

To help you live in positive intention check out my line of 100% Organic Cotton Inspirational T-shirts (Wear Your Intention). And to learn more about the philosphies and techniques that changed my life read my book,  Heal With Hope: A Healing Handbook & Journal. If you are unable to purchase this book due to illness or other financial limitations, please contact me as you may be eligible for a free copy:  Andrea@HealWithHope.com. Proceeds from all products are used to support this advertising-free website.

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