I don’t think the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. I think it may be paved with Shadow Intentions though.
Let me define, first Hell:
The loss of knowledge of our True Selves, without Realization of Our Oneness with All That Is, suffering created by the mind, feeling that all is lost or futile or that You are worthless.
And now Shadow Intention:
Something you are unknowingly trying to create or maintain in your life, that in your right mind or if you knew about it you would never be trying to manifest. They come from old tapes running in our minds, old trauma, ways that had once served us, society, etc.
My friend/Wise Woman/Shaman/Interfaith Minister/Golden Mirror, Riva and I have been intending in joined force for a couple of months now, to love our bodies and our selves into perfect Harmony. The Magic happening is being funneled and formed into a small group experience that I (and maybe We, can she be persuaded) will be offering to You soon-ish.
Today she texted me her intention along with a “Shadow Intention” that came to her awareness. Holy Cows and Chickens! I may have one of those too! (Just one if I’m lucky.) It jumped out at me soon after.
I intend to not shine too brightly, not to be TOO noticed or sparkly, or BIG, or loud, or controversial, or Altogether Fabulous. Just TONE IT DOWN!
Origins of this Shadow Intention are varied and vast – from unwanted male attention, to Catholic doctrine, to embarrassing moments. All of which are almost immaterial now that it has been dowsed in Light. It shall not survive. The past year there seems to be a theme in my life – messages (intuitive and otherwise) saying Be Bold, Big, Loud and Fabulous, open to Your Gifts and give them to the World. Such is my intention, and without a Shadow holding it back it shall Be.
Do you feel stuck in some area of your life, even though you are intending to change it, move forward or create something different?
What Shadow Intention may be pulling you in the opposite direction and causing the standstill?
YES! :
“Do you feel stuck in some area of your life, even though you are intending to change it, move forward or create something different?
What Shadow Intention may be pulling you in the opposite direction and causing the standstill?”
I noticed today that I have conflicting intentions. On one hand, I want attention and acceptance from everyone I meet. However – I recognize how this desire has caused me to consciously and subconsciously manipulate and hurt people in the past. So on the other hand, I have the intention to STOP this habit and find the attention and acceptance I need inside my Self.
Like you said, the old tape of past coping mechanisms plays on in my head, triggering me to automatically seek approval from others every time I’m feeling less than awesome about myself. I am twenty-four yet my habitual thinking and seeking has progressed minimally since I was about 16, on this subject at least.
Thanks for stopping to comment, Amy. Sounds like progress right there! Once it’s out in the light, it can rarely survive. May you know your Awesomeness!
😀 I appreciate your positive spin!
This is just the right question for me NOW. Thanks for sharing the question and creating the space for exploration. Time to light my candles, cast our darkness, journal into depth and SEE what arises. Sending lots of love and blessings right back atcha!
Sounds like lots of exciting things are happening for you Sue! Funny how we can halt ourselves. May your shadows be cast out so that the Divine Light shines through it all. xoxo