Setting an intention, for me, starts with feeling. And this time, I had already prepared. I had sat with my inventory on assets, resources and self-worth and tuned in to the feelings this list brought up. What came up first was a sense of heaviness. This was quickly followed by rebelliousness against that weight and a desire for adventure and freedom.
Going back to those feelings, I sensed that the seriousness and heaviness were connected to a kind of rigidity. I could not quite put my finger on it, but they made me think of a stern authoritarian person imposing their will. There was no wisdom or kindness in this persons reign; they were concerned about being in control because it helped them feel safe. There was an element of fear in their seriousness. I decided to include that in my intention.
It also seemed important that the heavy feeling was most present in my shoulders, my legs, my arms and the back of my head. It wasn’t just an idea, it was a physical experience. I could locate it in my body, as if my body held on to it right there. This was in stark contrast with the excitement I felt tugging and dancing in my heart, my chest and my eyes. Perhaps I could weave some of this into the intention as well.
The next step, and again, this is what works for me, it may well be different for you, was finding words that capture all those feelings and ideas. Relief. Body. Free. Release. Spirit. I also like to use words that speak of welcoming something into your life, opening up, inviting. And eventually this phrase emerged:
I allow my body to release the fear and set my spirit free.
One long inventory condensed into a single sentence. Thirteen words to repeat a few times a day. I could write them on a post-it, but chose to use another reminder: an essential oil blend. At some point I shall write in more detail about essential oils. For now, I will just list the ones I used for this particular intention. I should mention that my intentions are not always as long and the blends are not always as rich, but this is simply what felt right this time. The oils I used, mixed with a basic coconut oil, are the following. The descriptions added are taken from the Essential Emotions guide.
- Frankincense – to let go of negativity and support the soul and spirit
- Clove – to let go of victim mentality and restore the sense of self
- Ginger – to let go of victim mentality; the oil of empowerment
- Cassia – supports the heart and soul; the oil of self-assurance
- Bergamot – brings hope and courage; powerful cleanser of energy
- Lime – brings courage and cheer; cleanses the heart
- Lemongrass – brings clarity; the oil of cleansing
- Tea tree – clears negative energetic baggage and ties
- Basil – gives hope and optimism; the oil of renewal
- Oregano – to let go of rigidity and negative attachments
This is the blend I keep in a roller bottle in my bathroom. I put it on my wrists and heart a few times a day and repeat the intention:
I allow my body to release the fear and set my spirit free.
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