I hate setting goals. They never did anything for me. I would set goals for my business, like increase sales by 20% in 6 months, and nothing would ever come of it. Then I would feel deflated and not want to set any more goals. For a retail store, once you have your location, customer service, marketing and products in place, sales are mostly dictated by things like cycles of the year, the economy, the weather and various other external factors that are beyond our control. Losing weight is another goal I seldom realize unless there is a specific notable event on the horizon like my own wedding. I gave up goals years ago. But there’s something different about setting intentions.
Intentions are softer. Goals are rigid. Setting intentions seem to be more about self-care and personal growth. They’re something to try earnestly for, not something I will be really bummed about if I don’t reach. When I don’t reach a “goal,” I feel disappointed. When I don’t follow through on an intention, it feels easier to say, well, I’ll try again next time or maybe I need to adjust my intentions. It may sound like just a case of semantics, but it makes a difference to me.
Doing the work of setting intentions is lonely unless you have a group to work with. The other benefit of working in a group is that the energy of a group gives you momentum and accountability. Not that anyone will give you a hard time for not fulfilling your intentions, but that they are there to answer to. It gives us that much more impetus to follow through. And when you see other people manifesting their dreams, that energy rubs off on you. It brings to mind a challenging hike I was on recently with a big group of women. This hike was a 4.9 mile loop with 1,500 feet of elevation gain. I really dislike going uphill for a long time. But these women just boogied up that hill and I wanted to keep up with them so it motivated me and gave me the energy I needed to make it happen.
This is why I love working together in a group to set and manifest intentions like at our Virtual Dark Moon Gatherings. The New Moon (or Dark Moon) is the perfect time to plant your seeds because it symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. During the new moon, the moon is not visible in the sky, representing a blank slate and the potential for growth. This phase is associated with introspection and making plans for the future. By aligning your intentions with the natural cycle of the moon, you can harness its energy to support your personal growth and manifest your desires. The gradual increase in light following the new moon mirrors the development and realization of your intentions, making it an ideal time for starting new projects and setting your intentions.
Intentions are softer. Goals are rigid. Setting intentions seem to be more about self-care and personal growth. They’re something to try earnestly for, not something I will be really bummed about if I don’t reach. When I don’t reach a “goal,” I feel disappointed. When I don’t follow through on an intention, it feels easier to say, well, I’ll try again next time or maybe I need to adjust my intentions. It may sound like just a case of semantics, but it makes a difference to me.
Doing the work of setting intentions is lonely unless you have a group to work with. The other benefit of working in a group is that the energy of a group gives you momentum and accountability. Not that anyone will give you a hard time for not fulfilling your intentions, but that they are there to answer to. It gives us that much more impetus to follow through. And when you see other people manifesting their dreams, that energy rubs off on you. It brings to mind a challenging hike I was on recently with a big group of women. This hike was a 4.9 mile loop with 1,500 feet of elevation gain. I really dislike going uphill for a long time. But these women just boogied up that hill and I wanted to keep up with them so it motivated me and gave me the energy I needed to make it happen.
This is why I love working together in a group to set and manifest intentions like at our Virtual Dark Moon Gatherings. The New Moon (or Dark Moon) is the perfect time to plant your seeds because it symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. During the new moon, the moon is not visible in the sky, representing a blank slate and the potential for growth. This phase is associated with introspection and making plans for the future. By aligning your intentions with the natural cycle of the moon, you can harness its energy to support your personal growth and manifest your desires. The gradual increase in light following the new moon mirrors the development and realization of your intentions, making it an ideal time for starting new projects and setting your intentions.
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