10 Intentions To Set For Your Most Authentic Life

Here are 10 clear intentions to consider working into your daily meditation. (Start your meditation with a few deep breaths and observe the stillness within, and then set your intention.)

If you have another intention in mind that isn't listed above, go for it! Just remember to keep these three important points in mind as you set your intention:

Your chosen intention should always be positive, uplifting, and always in the present tense. You want to refrain from using any negative words. So try to avoid saying something like, "My intention is to fight this stupid stress."

If your intention on your first day is to invite peace and calm in, after a few days, you may change that intention to, "My intention is to enjoy the peace I create in myself." Please be advised, however, that you shouldn't drastically alter your intentions or goals too frequently. The goal is to polish and enhance.

If your intention is to become more specialized in your profession, then first figure out the steps involved in advancing in your specific field. Your first step may be to get good grades on your prerequisite exams. Then, the next goal may be landing a lucrative internship, and so on. After successfully manifesting your short-term intentions, you will ultimately reach the actual goal that you had been nurturing in the first place.

Then, once your intention is set, be sure to use it in your meditation. Observe the movement of your breath as you inhale and exhale. Continue to let go of all of your grudges and emotions. Watch your thoughts as they come and go, but don't assign any value to them. Before you finish, take a few moments to be grateful for the intention you have set. Stick to the same intention for a few days before moving on to the next one.