Not the power of phones - but the power of intention

My iphone broke the other week - nothing amazing there - as over 2 years old.

Which is shocking when you think I am in mobile marketing - but it is interesting to see the phones of other people in the mobile industry - the CEO of Blippar's phone was more beat up than mine - and he runs one of the most successful mobile augmented reality companies in the world. So... it says something.

The point is that my phone broke and a good friend of mine gave me his old phone (another iphone that goodness) as he is off to Bali to do some soul searching.

And it was interesting to see what he left on his phone. On his itunes / ipod or podcasts. Some really spiritual and enlightened works which I was very happy to be reacquainted with.

As my blogs as of late have been a little tech heavy, mainly if not totally about startups and my passion for them, I wanted to pop this in here as well. Nothing to do with marketing. But everything to do with life.

"There is a universal source of energy that is called the “power of intention.” This source – whether you call it God, the divine, or something else – is always available to us and is infinite in its possibilities. - Dr Wayne Dyer

So in his podcast on my best friend's phone who I may never see again was the Seven Faces of Intention. And so I list them here... they are:

Creativity, Kindness, Love, Beauty, Expansion, Unlimited Abundance, and Receptivity - Dr W Dyer believes that they are the keys to unlocking the power of intention in your life. And so do I.

1. Creativity

– Realize that there is creativity within you, and learn to recognize and appreciate your creative impulses. You don’t have to be an artist or a writer – creativity is just as important to the business person looking for the next big idea.

“If you’ve ever felt inspired by a purpose or calling, you know the feeling of Spirit working through you. Inspired is our word for in-spirited.”

Learn to recognize this state of being in-spirited, and you’ll unlock your inner creativity.


2. Kindness

–Whether you call it karma, the law of reciprocity or the power of positive thinking, work from the belief that you’ll be rewarded for good intentions.
Dr. Dyer shares the science behind kindness in The Power of Intention. When you do something kind for someone else, their brain releases serotonin – and so does yours! Serotonin is a hormone that makes us feel good. So, every act of kindness makes two happier people in the world.

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

3. Love

- Think of this power of intention as the face of kindness exponentiation with the emotion of love.

Love means a lack of judgment, a lack of anger or resentment. It means recognizing God in others.

4. Beauty

– The face of beauty is the face of intention.

Learn to appreciate the beauty of everything around you.

The face of beauty is truth, honesty and a knowing that what "is" -- is exactly as it should be. You can use this power by re-framing any negative thoughts you have towards others and replace them with an appreciate (a thankfulness attitude) towards them.


5. Expansion

– Expand your awareness of what is possible.

Don’t set limits on yourself; instead, learn to listen to your intuition.

If you see the world as a negative and hurtful place, then you’re only ever going to experience it that way. Instead, learn to recognize your true nobility.
“True nobility isn’t about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be.”


6.Unlimited Abundance

– Realizing your unlimited abundance means facing down your fears and limitations. Dr. Dyer has a simple three-word suggestion for how to put this into action:

Act “as if”. This means acting as if the thing you want has already happened.

You were probably taught all of your life about limitations and about what is "not possible." Fortunately, this came from well-meaning people who believed in limitation and not abundance. This law does not require you to be intellectually perfect in order to receive the benefits. Believing in unlimited abundance has no downside, so why not take another look at your business life after you answer this question, "What if I could have it all?"

7. Receptivity

– This means being open without judgment. Being aware enough and engaged enough to see possibilities where others don’t. And most importantly, it means simply relaxing and letting the Power of Intention do its work.

So there you have it - not really about marketing or startups or mobile - but massively important in making sure that they bring you what you intend... not just what you want :)

Resources:
http://www.selfgrowth.com