The Difference Between Intention and Desire
January 31, 2007

A few weeks ago, I tackled the question of whether you can achieve two seemingly disparate goals - wealth and happiness - simultaneously. And lately, I've been thinking about how understanding the difference between intention and desire is a necessary part of the equation.

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posted by M. Masterson @ 9:00 AM,

6 Comments:

At 10:17 AM, Blogger Edward said...

To be honest, I think this segment needs work. I read the rest in ETR, and in order to completely describe your goal theories you need to: 1. expound on your two incorrect ideas and how they held you back; 2. further explain how desire has a negative effect on acheiving goals; and, 3. tell the readers how you changed your vantagepoint to overcome those thoughts.

If those changes were addressed, I would really enjoy this read because the story would be addressing a problem people have with goal setting and showing a solution.

 
At 12:40 PM, Blogger Charles said...

Michael, you are absolutely spot on when you say we should not be attached to a certain outcome. However, to desire something might not necessarily mean that one is attached. How else will you go after something if you have no desire for it. You have to really want it to go for it.

Have your desire, set your intention, and be willing to accept not getting what you desire.

That's non-attachment.

Charles

 
At 1:05 PM, Blogger Paul said...

After reading this, I thought you might appreciate a scriptural quote that's one of my favorites.

"For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect."

No, it's not the Bible. ;)

 
At 1:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I really love how these discussions bring out the "academic" dim wits. If you want it, go for it. Just accept the fact that you might fail.

 
At 9:26 AM, Anonymous Kathi Frank said...

Michael,
I have been a reader of ETR for a couple of years now and have never felt in strong disagreement with any of your opinions in the past. However, your description of desire vs intention seems to miss the point.

As Charles shared in his post, attachment to the outcome is the culprit - not desire. I believe that intent is a mental process and desire is "of the Father" and is the divine connection to source. When we desire something, it gets us in touch with our feelings and connection with feelings is an unmatched source of power and energy to support our intentions.

An attitude of "This or something greater" allows us to be powered by desire without becoming attached to the outcome. It carries an attitude of prosperity not found in intention alone.

It's a good life! Kathi

 
At 10:34 AM, Anonymous Larry said...

Wow, good post! Way too short!

Michael, PLEASE expound on this, I've been trying to reconcile these ideas (non attachment, desire,ambition, goal setting,etc) for years to no avail.

 

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