I consider intent to be very important in every thing that we do. It certainly means that we are thinking things through. But what we intend(n) and what we want sometimes can collide. Our best intentions often gets the back burner when it comes to our ambitions and aspirations. To put it simply; no one evers intends to cheat, but whatever reason they have is based on their own wants.
I have been thinking a lot about intent. Mostly when it comes to the relationships I had and have. And the relationship I try to cultivate. For me, I know people have genuinely care about our relationship, once they intentionally make time for me. See an internet quiz about my ‘love language’ revealed that I more inclined to spending quality time with people I care about. I can’t speak to the truth in this, but it did make sense for me.
That made rethink most interactions I’ve had. What if we didn’t go to church together, what if we didn’t work together, what if we weren’t family? Would you intentionally choose to have that engagement. And for me it measures in the smallest of ways.
It is reassuring to know that the text you receive from someone checking up on you, means that they intentionally did, not just because you texted them. It means that they were thinking of you and they intentionally took the time to let you know. That we are not forcing people to be kind and respond but people who are actually genuine.
If we reconcile our actions and our intentions we might save ourselve alot of hurt as well as sparing a lot it as well. I hope you know that this rambling are from the best intentions. And very intentional. So please do not read out of courtesy, do so with intent.
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