“Mindful intentions gently guide the mind”
Mindful intentions work by not reacting habitually, to our anxious thoughts. Rather we notice our over-anxious thoughts and choose to respond with a wise intention.
When practicing intentions of mindfulness allow them to change on their own. Trust your inner-wisdom to change the phrases of intention that suit your needs in this present moment. The next time we practice mindful intentions we will find that are different and again helpful.
Below are listed 10 mindful intentions + examples of them.
Mindful intention Practice
1 – Allow 10 minutes for the practice.
2 – Start with ‘may I be safe’, ‘may I be happy’
3 – Notice your thoughts as you gently repeat these two phrases.
4 – Choose to continue with safety, happiness or new a ‘Mindful Intention’.
5 – End the practice by resting for a few minutes and reflecting on the benefits of th
e experience.
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| INTENTION | PHRASE |
| Gentleness:
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‘May I be gentle with myself’ – ‘May I gently breath into my belly’ |
| Gratitude:
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‘May I respect myself’ – ‘May I appreciate myself’ |
| Generosity
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‘May I be generous to myself’ – ‘May I make time to practice’ |
| Patience:
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‘May I be patience with myself’ – ‘May I be patience with the process’ |
| Accepting:
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‘May I accept myself’ – ‘May I accept things as they are this moment’ |
| Trust:
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‘My I trust Life’ – ‘May I trust myself’ |
| Beginners Mind:
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‘May I be interested’ – ‘May my mind be open’ |
| Letting Go:
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‘May I let go’ – ‘May I let it all go’ |
| Non-Striving:
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‘May I not expect too much of myself or the practice’ |
| Non-Judging
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‘May I not judge myself or others, as best I can’ |