Intention and Gratitude

Setting Intention and Practising Gratitude

Setting an Intention Before Beginning

Before working with this document, take a moment to pause and set a clear intention. This intention is your guide, the focus that aligns your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your deeper purpose.

How to Set an Intention:

• Return to the Heart: Begin by bringing your awareness to your heart. Take a few deep breaths and feel the connection to your inner self.

• Ask Yourself:

  • What do I want to gain from this process?

  • What is my focus for this moment?

• Set Your Intention: Phrase your intention positively and clearly, such as:

  • “I am open to discovering the wisdom within my thoughts.”

  • “I choose to approach this journey with compassion and presence.”

When you approach this work with intention, it becomes more meaningful, grounded, and impactful.

Daily Intentions for Returning to the Heart

Each day, set an intention that brings you back to your heart, the centre of your being. Your heart is the space where love, wisdom, and alignment reside.

Examples of Daily Intentions:

• “Today, I will focus on responding to life from a place of compassion.”

• “I will remain present and grounded, even in challenging moments.”

• “I choose to see the joy and wonder in small moments.”

As you go through your day, return to your intention whenever you feel unbalanced or unsure. Placing your hand on your heart and taking a deep breath can help reconnect you with this focus.

The Power of Gratitude

Gratitude is a transformative practice that shifts your energy and perspective. By acknowledging what you are thankful for, you redirect your focus from lack or negativity to abundance and connection.

Daily Gratitude Practice:

• At the start or end of each day, take a moment to reflect on three things you are grateful for. These can be as simple as:

  • “I am grateful for the warmth of the sun.”

  • “I am grateful for my breath and my body carrying me through this day.”

  • “I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn.”

Gratitude strengthens your connection to the present moment and to your heart. It also fosters resilience and a sense of well-being, even during challenging times.

Combining Intention and Gratitude

Intentions and gratitude work together to create a balanced and empowered mindset. As you set your intentions for growth, healing, or clarity, gratitude grounds you in the beauty of what already is. Together, they help you stay aligned with your heart and open to the possibilities of transformation.

Begin each day with intention and close it with gratitude. This simple practice can change how you experience everything in between.