Have you ever stopped to wonder how unconscious intentions might be quietly, yet powerfully, shaping your life, creating outcomes you never intended?
One of the most powerful forces influencing your life is your intentions.
They shape how you communicate, interact, and form relationships, ultimately determining every outcome in your life. Intentions, especially your TRUE INTENTIONS are the driving force behind what you do, say, and how you present yourself to the world.
Yet, many people move through life without questioning the ‘why’ behind their actions.
I’ve encountered this often in business. When I ask employees, ‘Why are you doing it that way?’ their response is usually, ‘It’s the way we’ve always done it.’
This is a clear example of unconscious intentions at play.
This isn’t just specific to business—it plays out in our homes, relationships, and every area of life.
Unconscious intentions lead to confusion and unexpected outcomes. How often have we heard (or said), ‘I don’t know why I said that,’ ‘I didn’t mean to do that,’ or ‘That’s not what I intended’?
These statements highlight a disconnection between a person’s actions and their true motivations, raising important questions about the unconscious intentions that guide them.
WHAT ARE INTENTIONS?
Intentions are the reasons and motivations behind your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions.
They serve as the invisible forces driving your choices, decision-making, and behaviors.
When your intentions are conscious, you can align them with your true self, empowering you to access and express your full potential.
However, when your intentions remain unconscious, or when they are conscious but misaligned with your true self, they can undermine your ability to navigate your human experience effectively.
THERE ARE INTENTIONS THAT HONOR AND UPLIFT YOU AND OTHERS, and there are those that do the opposite.
THE ROLE OF UNCONSCIOUS INTENTIONS
Unconscious intentions stem from various influences, such as:
Conditioning: The examples set for you may not have included discussions about intentions. If you were shut down for asking “why” from those around you, you likely suppressed your processing around intentions. This lack of encouragement to own your truth is closely tied to your intentions.
Emotional State: Your emotional well-being significantly influences your intentions. If you are uncomfortable with your emotions, you may tend to avoid them. In attempting to hide your feelings, you inadvertently affect your intentions regarding your actions.Reactions to Others: Emotional triggers can lead to automatic reactions. When faced with triggering individuals, your instinct may be to hide, retaliate, or react in ways that you know are not healthy but might struggle to acknowledge.
Additionally, the reluctance to take responsibility for your actions can further disconnect you from your true intentions.
You might find yourself in denial about your feelings or unwilling to confront uncomfortable truths about your behavior.
Why Are We Unconscious of Our Intentions?
Several factors contribute to our unconsciousness regarding intentions:
- Lack of Encouragement: Many people are not prompted to reflect on their motivations, leading to automatic responses rather than conscious choices.
- Denial: It can be easier to dismiss the deeper reasons behind our actions than to confront uncomfortable truths.
- Inability to Own Our Truth: Fear of vulnerability or judgment may prevent individuals from acknowledging their true feelings and intentions.
- Limited Self-Awareness: Without intentional self-reflection, it’s easy to overlook the influences that shape our thoughts and actions.
The Impact of Unconscious Intentions on Human Potential
Operating from a place of unconscious intention limits your human potential.
When you are unaware of your motivations, you miss out on opportunities for growth and genuine expression.
This unconscious state can lead to:
- Miscommunication: You may send mixed messages to others, causing confusion in relationships and even mistrust.
- Frustration: Unexpected outcomes can leave you feeling disillusioned and powerless.
- Stunted Growth: Without understanding your intentions, you may struggle to access the full range of your potential, limiting your experiences in life.
- Missed Opportunities: You miss the chance to fully express the goodness of your true self through your human processes.
Awakening to Your Intentions
- Self-Reflection: Take time to explore your motivations and question the “why” behind what you say and do. This reflection can happen either before you act or after you have done something.
- Process Down: Spend time journaling or being present to process down to your true intentions. Allow yourself the time and space for this exploration to become more natural.
- Embrace Discomfort: Acknowledge your true feelings and intentions, even when doing so feels uncomfortable.
- Own Your Intentions: Even if you don’t want to take responsibility for your intentions, do so. This ownership empowers you and enables you to change your intentions and, consequently, change the outcome.
By ADDRESSING YOUR UNCONSCIOUS INTENTIONS, YOU EMPOWER YOURSELF TO MAKE CHOICES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR TRUE SELF, enhancing your ability to express your full potential and experience life more deeply.
CONCLUSION
Understanding and addressing your unconscious intentions is vital for realizing your human potential.
By fostering self-awareness and embracing the truth behind your actions, you can navigate your life with greater clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
Don’t let unconscious motivations dictate your life; instead, take the opportunity to explore and express the fullness of your human experience.
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MELINDA CATES
Founder and creator of U Make a Difference, I Make a Difference and life transition and true self empowerment facilitator. If you are interested in tapping into and expressing your human potential, then make sure you join the U Make a Difference community – Connect Now!