30 Days of Intents: Reflections

Its been over a week now since we started 30 days of Intent, and I wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.

First, I am so excited that over 100 people signed on to post a daily Intent for the next 30 days, AND I am seeing in My Relationships tab (under My Profile above) a stream of Intents and blogs from all those who committed. Its been very inspiring.

For me, its been an interesting process which has resulted in action, inspiration, connection and some uncertainty. I find that stating the intent actually has an anchoring affect.

To begin with, stating the intent to donate to Haiti resulted in my doing it right away also provided a platform to invite others thru my social networks (integrating my intents to twitter - Twintents – and facebook).

My intent to embrace forgiveness and move forward with genuine love resulted in building a bridge with someone who I was missing in my life, and I learned that I had hurt them in a profound way.

My frustration with house training our little puppy, Yoda, resulted from a friend on Twitter suggesting a new intent to find a connection with him so we understand each other, which resulted in a shift in my approach and patience.

I have also struggled some mornings to think of an intent, feeling pressure that it had to be inspiring.   But I realize the practical is as important as the inspirational, and Re-Intenting supports others and spreads good intents -  like looking at the eyes through love. (What a wonderful intent.)

So, how is going for everyone?

We would love to hear your stories and experiences – either as original blogs (we will try to feature one every day – please tag it 30intents so we can track them) or as comments here.

Also for those who did not join us or for those who did and want to invite friends – please do! Either commit here or on the original thread, and I will make sure to follow you.

Mallika

About Mallika Chopra

Mallika is Tara and Leela's mom. She's written two books inspired by them - 100 Promises to My Baby and 100 Questions from Her Child. She started Intent to realize her personal intention to connect with others by sharing and listening to each others stories.

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16 Responses to 30 Days of Intents: Reflections

  1. jsinason January 19, 2010 at 3:00 pm #

    Thank you for the putting together the 30 days of intent. I feel the anchoring effect also. It's become part of my morning to find my intent for the day. I do it by taking some time to ask for guidance and examine what's needed in me. Once I find what's need in me I can better help others. Help others is the only way to improve ourselves. Thanks again.

  2. mohanvaradaraju January 19, 2010 at 3:11 pm #

    To be honest i felt very interesting and fun too. Also by writing an intent my subconcious mind tries to follow it.

    I think this is very good way of helping others and improving myself.

    Thank you.

    Mohan

  3. heartphone January 19, 2010 at 3:25 pm #

    Dear Mallika,

    It has been great following your intentions because some of them have occurred or do also occur in the lives of my children, especially that one with the little puppy :) .

    For myself it has been quite a journey again in my own labyrinth, making real progress on the way!

    Thanks and lots of success!

    Mieke

  4. blazedale January 19, 2010 at 3:55 pm #

    So far it's been great. The impact it has had on me is that even when I don't feel like writing an intent, I make myself do it– and that has had great results! I've made some of my best intents that way…

  5. oshano January 19, 2010 at 6:59 pm #

    Dear Mallika,

    Thank you so much for manifesting this wonderful site! The 30 Days of Intents has been a great tool for me to reflect on and presence what I'm up to on my path. What's more, I find myself refreshed and energized by participating in this matrix of incredible beings. Sometimes I just hop on for a few minutes to browse intents and get inspired all over again.

    Many blessings,

    Shannon

  6. healingheartsla January 19, 2010 at 10:12 pm #

    I have felt a resurgence of inspiration. The 30 days of Intent was a wonderful idea.

  7. beachgirl January 19, 2010 at 11:00 pm #

    *Mallika*(((thank you for your creativity and light)))…beachgirl

  8. aurora January 20, 2010 at 1:54 am #

    Up to now, a daily intent is helping me find the common denominator , the red thread among many things I need to focus on every day.

    The best part of participating in this is reading the flow of everyone else's intents and blogs every day. It evokes a lot of love and good wishes in me, which lift my heart and make even more things possible. It feels like I am learning to know so many new wonderful people, thanks to them being generous enough to allow me to know them deeper. One of the greatest joy in life, to me, is to meet each other from our truth in the moment. And really… the intents don't have to be "uplifting". True is more than enough. Whatever the challenge is… we can all identify with it.

    So I'm grateful :) Looking forward to more.

  9. constanza blondet January 20, 2010 at 8:01 am #

    I'm super inspired and commited! this is good work and practice!

    I didn't tag my daily intents as the 30-day intent, so now I will…thank you for the reminder!

    This process is anchoring. I am grateful I am in it.

    This process also fosters solidarity and unity consciousness. I am grateful for its power!

    Thank you again Mallika, and all engaged, for your daily inspiration……

    with Love,

    constanza

  10. Putti January 20, 2010 at 9:50 am #

    Mallika, Congratulations on this wonderful initiative. It sets the direction of the day for me. I try my best to keep up the commitment. This is teaching me to be disciplined.

    Intent.com is an excellent place to be. When I am looking for a "feel good" factor or inspiration, I visit intent.

    Keep it going girl. and yeah, Thank you!

  11. therockstar January 20, 2010 at 11:34 am #

    Thank you for the lovely site. For me the intent that I write is what I am lacking of at that moment. Once posted, I get a lot energy back and my mind Is free of toxic. It's doing wonders for me . thanks once again.let's all send positive intents for the people of Haiti. Love mits.

  12. innercityyogi January 20, 2010 at 5:20 pm #

    Thanks Mallika. I've found that focussing on my intentions every day has lead to me being able to finally put my life's work into words! I feel so inspired now and ready to finally put all my energy into it. Thank you :)

    This is what I came up with (and it really speaks to my heart) –

    My intent is to create opportunities for young writers, photographers, illustrators, musicians, designers, artists, entertainers and activists to inspire the world with their beautiful work.

  13. Mary Claire ONeal January 20, 2010 at 6:27 pm #

    Dear Mallika,

    I've enjoyed doing the frequent intents. It's been very helpful for bringing more focus on new activities that I'm wanting to incorporate into my life in 2010. Thank you for this helpful initiative!

    Very best regards,

    Mary Claire

  14. kboyko64 January 20, 2010 at 9:19 pm #

    Hello Millika,

    First of all thank- you!

    I'm feeling very happy and truely blessed to become a member of Intent.com. The 30 days of intents has had a such positive effect on me. This New Year equals a new start to the rest of my life. Your site has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to focus my energy on positive growth and developement. Writing my daily intents has given me direction and has made me accountable. Reading the other members intents and blogs has also inspired me to have new goals as well. I can't believe how much all of this means to me. I'm doing my best to honor my intents and inspire those around me. I really enjoy the support and encouragement I have received online, via the support button. It's amazing how much support this new community has already.

    Out of the darkness comes the light, with regards to the devastation in Haiti. I've witnessed the best part of humanity, it's so encouraging, all the world banding together to aid their fellow man. These remarkable acts of generousity, kindness and charity, just touches my heart. This is a window of opportunity for the world to realize we have the capability to help each. With an overwhelming sence of urgency, I just want to do my part. I've been using my Twitter to RT and my Facebook to pass along the links to aid Haiti and many other causes. The domino effect is in full force, oh the power of the web.

    With much gratitude,

    Kimberly

    ps

    I haven't tagged my intents, how do I do that? I generally post from iPhone, so I don't always view every

    page.

  15. Putti January 21, 2010 at 10:08 pm #

    hey, I don't know how to tag it as 30 intents.

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