By Claire Diab and Dennis Boyle
This is the fifth in a series of articles on the Seven Keys to Success. So far we have discussed the first four principles: The Law of Pure Potentiality- Understanding our Spiritual Essence, Giving & Receiving, The Law of Karma- Cause and Effect, and The Law of Least Effort. The fifth principle is the Law of Intention and Desire.
The Law of Intention and Desire brings us to the awareness that we are here to manifest our deepest dreams and desires and to know that what we want is there– we just have to be open to all the people and situations that are guiding us. Present moment awareness take practice. The best way to be present is through the practice of meditation two times a day, which calms and clears our mind. It is important to remember the things we desire should be for the highest good of ourselves and others. The best way to manifest that which we desire is to make a list. I carry mine around with me in my wallet and look at it every day– in the morning and at night. My list starts out with things I want for myself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and materially. At the top of my list is “I am Strong,” “I am Healthy,” “I am Happy.” My list goes on both sides of the paper – front and back.
What you think, you create; and what you think, you become. You can have all that you desire. Enjoy the journey of manifestation. You are supported by everyone and everything in the universe. Things will come to you under grace, in perfect ways, as long as you know this.
Practicing the Law of Intention and Desire
1. I will make a list of all my desires. I will carry this list with me wherever I go. I will look at this list before I go into my silence and meditation. I will look at it before I go to sleep at night and when I wake up in the morning.
2. I will release this list of my desires and surrender it to the womb of creation, trusting that when things don’t seem to go my way, there is a reason, and that the cosmic plan has designs for me much grander than even those that I have conceived.
3. I will remind myself to practice present moment awareness in all my actions. I will refuse to allow obstacles to consume and dissipate the quality of my attention in the present moment. I will accept the present as it is and manifest the future through my deepest, most cherished intentions and desires.
Enjoy!
Claire Diab is an internationally recognized Yoga therapist. She is the director of the Yoga Program for the Chopra Center founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon. She is an adjunct professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University. She is the author of several books and DVDs on Yoga including “Yoga For Firefighters.”
Dennis Boyle is a retired fire director and acting chief with the West Orange (NJ) Fire Department. He was the recipient of the 1999 New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs “Fire Officer of the Year” award.
