INTENTION: Is It Everything?

“Intention is everything.” This line pops up frequently in spiritual and psychology discussions. It is repeated in relationships and even in business. What does this mean from a non-dual perspective, which reveals that self-will is ultimately an illusion and is not separate from Totality? Today’s talk is a clip from a recent non-dual satsang, rooted in the teaching tradition of India’s Advaita Vedanta through masters such as Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (my own root teacher) and Sri Ramana Maharshi. I begin by reviewing the pointer of The Peace That Does Not Come and Go, which is firmly rooted in the Here and Now, and may persist when there is a dissolving of identification with the ego or separate self. Next, I dive into the meaning of Intentionality. Is it ultimately true, that intention is everything? What does it mean when our intention results in the opposite of what we actually intended? Are we ultimately, individually responsible for outcomes? I also introduce the concept of the egregore, a term used mostly in fantasy or magical writings, as a metaphor for Collective beliefs. The egregore concept is a pointer to help us see when Collective Conditioning becomes limiting, harmful, or at minimum a barrier to self-realization and awakening. The aware and awake individual sees more clearly, feels more clearly, the truth of What-Is. True intention is a deepened attunement with What-Is, and is therefore aligned with Reality. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this talk. I look forward to hearing your questions or comments. And, if you’re interested in participating in future satsangs, be in touch via ErinReese.Substack.com Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe