Let’s Talk About Wishes, Goals, & Intentions
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2 min readMar 2, 2024
A few years ago, I began a quest for spiritual growth that included setting daily intentions to help guide me along my life’s path.
An intention isn’t merely a wish — and it’s different from a goal.
Setting an intention is a purposeful awareness of how you want to experience something.
When it comes to spiritual development:
- A wish might be the initial spark that drives us to seek something “more.” Think of wishes for inner peace, self-compassion, or wisdom as the “raw materials” that ignite the soul’s yearning for a deeper connection to something more than the daily grind.
- Goals would be the milestones on your spiritual path. They serve as the checkpoints on your journey, such as engaging in daily meditation or engaging in acts of kindness. They offer the structure that directs your energy.
- Intentions are your spiritual compass. They guide your daily actions and your choices, making every moment an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Wishes set the stage, goals outline the path, and intentions illuminate the way.
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to setting an intention, I would suggest that you keep it simple:
- Close your eyes and think about how you want…
