Daily Question, January 16 What happens when I use words with intention? 17 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. reality1 month agorealityAlmost the same thing that happens when we use words without intention; except greater depth, breadth is brought to those causes and their effects when we intend them. reality 1 Reply GCharlotte1 month agoGCharlotteWhen I use words with intention I may remove predator away& be again with my community. I may be always with my family& loved ones. 3 Reply Malag1 month agoMalagThe words are more likely to have the intended consequence, for good or bad. Let me make it good intentions today! 2 Reply Palm1 month agoPalmbeing awake making connections living wholeheartedly 4 Reply KC1 month agoKCWhen I choose my thoughts, words and gestures with intention, there is a reasonable chance that the receiver will feel, sense, know or buy into what I am saying, When / as my words are not well received, I can at least stay anchored in knowing that I gave it my best effort. 5 Reply Palm1 month agoPalmYes… this 1 Reply Elaine1 month agoElaineSpeaking or writing – communication in other words – with Intention implies that I will refine my language to say what I mean and mean what I say. Intention implies alignment between my deepest values and how I express them. 4 Reply Pilgrim1 month agoPilgrimI am grateful/glad that I did so. 3 Reply Katrina1 month agoKatrinaMy attempt to use words with intention is often met with a stumbling stare, as if I don't have anything to say. The longer I take to process and choose my words, I feel the more I am experienced as not having a response, or having to conjure something up. So many times I just choose silence, nods, or standard responses of "Sure", "I get that." "Well..." Yesterday I was in a meeting in which I was trying so hard to be inclusive and asking for sharing of problem solving. But I was met with defens...My attempt to use words with intention is often met with a stumbling stare, as if I don’t have anything to say. The longer I take to process and choose my words, I feel the more I am experienced as not having a response, or having to conjure something up. So many times I just choose silence, nods, or standard responses of “Sure”, “I get that.” “Well…” Yesterday I was in a meeting in which I was trying so hard to be inclusive and asking for sharing of problem solving. But I was met with defensiveness. Sometimes, depending on the circumstances or setting, you just have to let it go and come back to it later. Read More5 Reply Michele1 month agoMicheleDepends on who is receiving the ‘words with intention’ … no matter how honest and truthful one might be the receiver may react/reflect differently then you anticipated. 6 Reply Trish1 month agoTrishWhen intention is at the forefront, my words are clear and kind and invite dialogue. 4 Reply Anneclaire1 month agoAnneclaireDepends on the intention! If the intention is for good, the words are healing and uplifting! 4 Reply Debra1 month agoDebraThe Universe unfolds. 3 Reply Cathy1 month agoCathyMy foot does not get stuck in my mouth when I use words with intention. 5 Reply devy1 month agodevyI believe that before one speaks thought should be put behind the words. Especially if in an emotional frame of mind with others. Keeping calm, staying at in the present and being aware of the present situation ensures what we say is what we intend to say with kindness and understanding.. 2 Reply Sarah1 month agoSarahWhen I use words with intention there is thought behind the articulation. The opposite would be reacting emotionally without any thought. 5 Reply Kevin1 month agoKevinEVERYTHING happens when I use words with intention. Otherwise, why bother? 5 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://i1.wp.com/gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png?fit=1600%2C1172&ssl=1 Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2020, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
