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Daily Question, January 16

What happens when I use words with intention?

  • reality

    Almost 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

  • GCharlotte

    When I use words with intention I may remove predator away& be again with my community. I may be always with my family& loved ones.

  • Malag

    The words are more likely to have the intended consequence, for good or bad. Let me make it good intentions today!

  • Palm

    being awake
    making connections
    living wholeheartedly

  • KC

    When 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.

  • Elaine

    Speaking 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.

  • Pilgrim

    I am grateful/glad that I did so.

  • Katrina
    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 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.

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  • Michele

    Depends 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.

  • Trish

    When intention is at the forefront, my words are clear and kind and invite dialogue.

  • Anneclaire

    Depends on the intention! If the intention is for good, the words are healing and uplifting!

  • Debra

    The Universe unfolds.

  • Cathy

    My foot does not get stuck in my mouth when I use words with intention.

  • devy

    I 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..

  • Sarah

    When I use words with intention there is thought behind the articulation. The opposite would be reacting emotionally without any thought.

  • Kevin

    EVERYTHING happens when I use words with intention. Otherwise, why bother?

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