I’ve noticed that whenever I set an intention to do something, like go and fetch something, go and buy something, write something, etc, and follow up on this directly with action, it enables me to receive some of this energy back, or I get a little extra boost, with a more defined aim. Not following up with action, makes me instead lose that energy. It’s like sending out a little feeler, that if not followed up, someone else might grab. Plans work the same way, but with a little more long-term perspective and therefore with more need of cautious care, to remain in that lane. The reward I feel, when I set an intention and carry it out in action, is a sense of accomplishment.

Many in Western yoga, has misunderstood that setting intentions for what to do, or even long-term goals, should be done before, or under, practice. The other day, I saw this good video on Instagram, that instead explains how it’s meant to be done. We set an intention to be present and aware, so we can do our best, just like we need to be present and aware, when we do asanas. To keep our focus.

Click on the link, to learn more about yoga and setting intentions. You can also read this book by Wayne Dyer, that explains the power of intention, in a good way.