Intentions are Layered
Our intentions have layers. Sometimes the first thing we feel our intentions are, isn’t correct.
Examining our intentions is important too. To do a proper examination we need to peel back the first layer and search for the deeper intention.
Here's an example: "I work to make money". That's the surface intention. Peel back that first layer and the deeper intention may be "I work to eat and pay rent". Peel back another layer and the next layer may be "I work to provide a certain quality of life for my family". Then maybe another layer could be something even deeper about creating a legacy, or building something to make a difference in the world.
The lesson is, sometimes our first instinct intention isn't the most accurate.
If we can't peel back the first layer and find more important intentions, maybe we should pursue something that has more substance.
Examining our intentions is important too. To do a proper examination we need to peel back the first layer and search for the deeper intention.
Here's an example: "I work to make money". That's the surface intention. Peel back that first layer and the deeper intention may be "I work to eat and pay rent". Peel back another layer and the next layer may be "I work to provide a certain quality of life for my family". Then maybe another layer could be something even deeper about creating a legacy, or building something to make a difference in the world.
The lesson is, sometimes our first instinct intention isn't the most accurate.
If we can't peel back the first layer and find more important intentions, maybe we should pursue something that has more substance.
So very true........ Good thought!!!!
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