June 2nd, 2008

6 Easy Steps to Getting What You Want

Written by Christine Kane

Step 1 – Read these instructions.

(See? I told you this was gonna be easy!)

Step 2 – Think about what you want.

Think of the resolution to a challenge you’re facing. Or some kind of expansion you’re intending in your life. Or some area of your life that could use a little energy, light, abundance, peace, or healing.

Step 3 – Write your intention as powerfully as you can.

Examples:

“I am intending a healthy body and full healing from back pain.” = more powerful.

“I am sick and miserable. Please help me not be sick and miserable” = less powerful.

For some, it might feel impossible to write a powerful intention, especially if you’re scared or hurting. That’s okay. But just try to remember this: the more of your own affirming mindset that you can conjure up, the better it is for you. If you can’t conjure that up – then read on. We’ll do it for you!

Step 4 – Comment below. Or send an Email.

Put your intention or request in the comment box below or send an email entitled, “Prayer List” to christine@christinekane.com. State your intention or your request.

Step 5 – Let go.

Waste no time wondering if you did it right or if this stuff even works or if you look stupid or if you asked for the perfect thing when you need so many things or if your boss will know that’s you in the comments asking for a different job. Let go means let go. Take a breath and let go.

Step 6 – Be grateful.

At some point today, write down or say out loud ten things for which you are grateful in your life. Be grateful that you are learning the lesson that this challenge is offering. Be grateful that you have friends, a roof over your head, a job. Just be grateful for as much as you can.

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“You’re right. That was easy. But I don’t get it.”

Well, this coming weekend is the second of four 2008 Great Big Dreams Retreats.

At every retreat, I open the weekend with silence and intent. At that time I take the names of everyone who has emailed or commented to this post – along with all of their intentions and requests – and I include them in our circle and in our own prayers and affirmations.

I call it our “Great Big Prayer List.”

It’s a powerful part of the retreats – and I’ve had many emails from people saying that lots of things changed in their lives after they did this – and that they could actually feel themselves as part of the circle.

Maybe it’s all hooey.

Maybe it’s totally real.

Who cares?

You’ve got nothing to lose. Let us help you get what you want!

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***Extra Credit*** Step 7 – Join us.

On Friday afternoon at 2pm EST, join us. Light a candle. Say, “I’m in.” Nod to the ethers. In what ever way works for you, join our circle with your intent. We’ll welcome you!

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KatherineMe June 3, 2008 at 6:03 am: I am intending to be attracted to foods, thoughts, feelings, activities, people and events that nurture a conscious mind, body and soul as the pounds melt away to my true-self-size. I am intending blocks to melt away effortlessly, easily and quickly to experience my life fearlessly, expnansively. I intend to witness how love and compassion expanded within myself heals.

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rebecca June 3, 2008 at 6:49 am: I intend to have a fit body and to be free of crippling shoulder pain.

Thank you for this opportunity!

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Christine R. June 3, 2008 at 7:39 am: I intend to actively continue creating the life of my dreams filled with love, gratitude, abundance and joy!

I accepted your invitation to join in the last prayer list and, yes, I did (and still am!) experience the shift you mentioned. Thank you so much for your true generosity of spirit and for your well written, well put posts. You are a person who truly makes this world a better place!!!

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joelle June 3, 2008 at 7:48 am: I intend to have a healthy, alcohol-free and fit body with a renewed passion for obtaining my MLS. Thank you Christine…what you’re doing is awesome!

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C.L June 3, 2008 at 8:21 am: I intend to have the courage, inner strength, clarity, awareness and wisdom to choose and live the Life I want.

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sheista June 3, 2008 at 9:11 am: I intend to be present.
I intend to live in a body that is healthy~fueled by good nutrition and exercise.
I intend for my body and mind to be relaxed and calm.
I intend to be happy.
I intend to live in my dream home with abundance of comfort.
I intend to walk in love, be aware and release what I do not need.

I participated in the March prayer list and my shift has occured. While I sensed something was different, I was not completely aware until I made my intentions today. I’ve come along way! As always, thank you Christine! Thanks, too, to all retreaters and people who comment here.

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Colleen June 3, 2008 at 10:45 am: My intention is to enjoy life to the fullest – even the hard parts – and to love my body through more movement, healthier eating and acceptance.

Yeah!

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Lance June 3, 2008 at 11:10 am: Thank you Christine for this.

I intend to really find and develop my passions in life.
I intend to continue to work toward better nutritional habits in my life.
I intend to be a better friend to others.

I will be with you in spirit!

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Maren June 3, 2008 at 11:26 am: My intention is to offer to others a fusion of yoga with psychotherapy to offer healing of mind, body, and spirit. Another intention is to one day be at one of the Great Big Dreams Retreats; perhaps my hubby has already taken care of this for the fall- one can only intend:)
Thank you and many blessings to all of you!

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amelia June 3, 2008 at 12:31 pm: I intend full financial freedom and a joy about money.
I intend a career as an artist.
I intend a healthy body and mind.

Thank you for this phenomenal gift!

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Kate June 3, 2008 at 12:39 pm: I intend to accept myself completely and live an extraordinary life. I intend to live each juicy day of the rest of my life as if it were the best day I have ever had. I intend to notice the love that is all around me – in my family and friends, in strangers, and in the earth.

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Amy June 3, 2008 at 1:24 pm: My intention is to become a professional photographer. I am aiming to sell my work in 2008, however a lofty goal that seems to me right now. I know if I focus on what I want to do, rather than how impossible it seems to get there with two small children, I can be successful doing it!

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts this weekend as I focus on expansion this year in my photography!

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Joy June 3, 2008 at 2:22 pm: I intend to fulfill my creative potential, and am grateful for this opportunity.

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Kbruns June 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm: Thanks for the chance to be included, someday I hope to be there in person!

I intend financial freedom for myself and my family so we can have more relaxed, flexible, and healthier lives.

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Erica June 3, 2008 at 4:07 pm: My intention is to take care of myself better, which means that I will love my body and eat healthier, control my blood sugar, and also stand up for myself and say no when I have to say it.

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Martine June 3, 2008 at 4:35 pm: I am intending to be financially free and have enough financial resources, so I give up my day job and do the freelance work I love and by with I can honor my values and contribute to the world

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Andrea June 3, 2008 at 4:37 pm: I intend to create a body that is healthy, vibrant, and free of fibroid tumors. I will live in the present moment, forgive myself of past mistakes, and look with anticipation and excitement towards the future. At age 36, I will finally find a wonderful man to share my life with. I intend to notice every day the love that is always around me and how truly blessed I am.

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carrie June 3, 2008 at 4:55 pm: I intend to easily conceive and birth a perfect, healthy baby this summer.

I am so grateful for my loving, supportive husband, and our continually improving relationship.

I am so grateful for our comfortable home, and lush gardens.

I am so grateful for meaningful work, and interesting hobbies, and good friends near and far.

I am so grateful for this opportunity, Christine… Thank you!

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Cate June 3, 2008 at 6:39 pm: I intend on devising an intention! I’m so in.

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Barbara June 3, 2008 at 6:41 pm: I intend to own my own beautiful home and be able to pay for it easily. I intend to have an event free pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby in November.

I am grateful for my family. I am grateful to be able to stay home and homeschool my kids. I am grateful for all the positive things that are happening in my life now.
I am grateful for the opportunity to glean wisdom from you.

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Louise June 3, 2008 at 7:22 pm: Thank you Christine for this opportunity.

I intend to easily and healthily reach and maintain my goal weight of 9 1/2 stone.

I intend to increase my income.

I intend a joyful, happy summer spent with my amazing daughter and wonderful friends.

I intend to work steadily towards building my own business.

Again thank you!

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Fiona Purdy June 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm: I intend to sell my original paintings and prints on a monthly basis at my current prices. I am intending to also receive many portrait commissions. I intend for my career as an equine/animal artist to soar in the very very near future and I can be a full time artist.

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Laura June 3, 2008 at 9:21 pm: I am intending a strong, healthy body, free of pain and fear and a clean energy fueled by foods that feel good to my body.

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Patricia June 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm: I intend a healthy vessel in which to live. I intend my willingness to affirm change and grow as an artist and human being.
Thank you Christine.

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Elizabeth J. June 3, 2008 at 9:52 pm: Long time lurker, first time commenter here as well, Christine. Many blessings for the positive energy you share.

I intend to be as present as possible in each and every moment of my life.
I intend to share my writing and art in a way that allows professional, creative, and financial freedom.
I intend to be true to myself… by taking good care of myself physically (weight and health) and emotionally (self-esteem)… and deepening my spiritual journey.
I intend to be awake to the ways that I can be of service to others.
I intend to laugh long and hard… as often as I can.

Thank you so very much, Christine, and my best to all the retreat(ers)!

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Sue June 3, 2008 at 9:59 pm: I intend to be the new manager of my team.

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Michelle June 3, 2008 at 10:45 pm: I intend to have a strong, healthy, powerful body that will heal this infection rapidly and completly now that I have set the intention to do so.

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Marisa June 3, 2008 at 11:00 pm: I intend to be a wife to a man who loves me this time next year. Thanks for the prayers about this, Christine and retreaters!

Marisa

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Gladys June 4, 2008 at 12:09 am: I intend to move forward with my life, secure in who I am and what I want.
I intend to share my life with the right man who loves me and accepts me for who I am.

Thanks you for doing this!

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Sheri June 4, 2008 at 1:06 am: I intend to achieve success in my newest venture.
I intend to be worry free.
I intend to love myself.
I intend to be healthy.

Thank you! You will all be in my thoughts this weekend.

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George June 4, 2008 at 11:11 am: I intend to be loved.
I intend to love myself.
I intend to be emotionally healed.
I intend to be psychically healed.
I intend to be financially abundant.
I intend to be happy.

Thank you all. I’ll be there in spirit with you all Friday 2pm.

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Karen June 4, 2008 at 2:16 pm: I am courageously moving ahead on a life-purpose path that is better than the one I’m on now. It’s ok if it’s not what I’m ultimately supposed to do. I trust that it’s what I’m supposed to do next and that I will always have what I need. By the end of this year, I will have let go of my job of 25+ years.

I know from experience that my body thrives (it has energy, it gravitates toward its ideal weight & eating patterns, and I feel great living in it) when I’m doing what my heart tells me I’m supposed to do. I am intending happily and easily hearing that voice.

Thanks, Christine, for everything you do. Peace.

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annie June 5, 2008 at 11:55 am: I intend to surround myself with people who are inspiring, fun, and healthy. And I intend to be the same kind of person back to them.

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Sharon June 5, 2008 at 12:00 pm: As a former retreater, I am so grateful for your spirit of oneness & connection.
I would like to add intentions for my husband: a fulfilling & happy family life and prosperous business. For my daughter Hali, to love all animals & be healthy
and for me, to be present, to prosper, to play.

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kriss June 5, 2008 at 1:03 pm: I intend to get a very clear picture of what I want my life to be in order for me to live authentically.

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Linda June 5, 2008 at 5:14 pm: I intend to make a steady income locally, teaching in my studio and at local shops, selling my product from my studio and teaching gigs so that I no longer have to travel to vend at shows.

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Susana June 5, 2008 at 5:32 pm: Hi Christine,

Love that you are doing this again!

I intend to be financially prosperous.
I intend to have a fabulous summer and spend time visiting all my dear old friends & my son.
I intend to have several successful and popular informational websites and a blog.
I intend to have all the time I need to be creative & enterprising and to use that time wisely.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

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Janice June 5, 2008 at 8:51 pm: I am intending a strong, healthy body and an open heart to dance with my dreams and walk in balance with the earth.
And I intend to be at the Great Big Dream Retreat next year!
Thanks so much!

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leah June 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm: i intend for my art business to grow and blossom with wonderful opportunities, connections, and wealth that make my spirit soar with joy and gratitude.

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amy June 5, 2008 at 10:08 pm: I will commit my time only to activities which make me truly happy — connecting with friends and family, caring for my husband and children, painting, learning — and from this committment, a wonderful opportunity will grow that will help ensure our future financial security.

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Mackie June 6, 2008 at 12:03 am: I intend to find joy in my daily life, wisdom in my choices, and strength to pursue a life that is fulland healthy.

Thanks, Christine, and all retreat-ers. I will miss being with you this year, but am there in spirit.

Sending love and blessings. The power you share with all of us is humbling.

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Caren June 6, 2008 at 8:28 am: I am living the life I’ve dreamed, with adequate income from the work of my choosing and other sources to be financially secure. My sons and I have time and resources to travel as we wish.

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beth June 6, 2008 at 10:45 am: I intend to be kind and gentle with myself.
I intend to trust the wisdom present within me.
I intend a delightful energy radiating out of me.
I intend to live simply and extraordinarily.

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Deb June 6, 2008 at 1:52 pm: It’s about ten till, I have my list and will be joining in.

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Christine Kane June 6, 2008 at 2:44 pm: Thank you to everyone here! I have added all of these intentions and hearts and souls (along with the many emails I received) to our circle here – and we’re so happy to have you with us!

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dm June 18, 2008 at 2:48 am: I am a contented, loving wife, sister, daughter, mother and CFA who has secured her own financial future

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Liseli June 20, 2008 at 5:54 am: Thanks for your lovely blog!

Is it too late for you to add my intentions to the circle?

Today, I intend to be wiser, healthier, happier and wealthier.
I am truly grateful for abundance that’s coming my way.

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lolita June 25, 2008 at 6:10 am: I intend to uncover within myself an awesome career that is fulfilling to myself,to inspire women and be financially successful

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Susan July 2, 2008 at 1:08 pm: I intend to become debt free and to lose my fear & anxiety. I want to breathe!

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angela July 8, 2008 at 9:25 am: I intend to be optimistic about my life and appreciate and focus on the good in it.

I intend to love myself unconditionally.

I intend to let go of unhealthy relationships and negative influences.

I intend to have a positive outlook free from anxiety and fear.

Thanks for the opportunity to do this Christine. Your blog is awesome!

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