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Intention vs control

Episode 318 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "Intention vs control" was published on July 27, 2025 and runs 17 minutes.

July 27, 2025 ·17m · Functional Spirituality

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What’s the real difference between moving through life with intention… and gripping on with control? In this episode, we explore how intention keeps us aligned and connected to our heart, while control often comes from unconscious pressure and fixation. When we’re out of touch with our true intention, motivation naturally fades — but when we’re in alignment, motivation flows effortlessly. Tune in to discover how to recognise the energy of control vs. intention, reconnect with your heart, and move forward with more ease and clarity.   Chapter markers  00:15 Introduction  00:35 What’s the difference between intention and control 01:10 Intention  03:28 Control 07:00 Awareness 09:00 Expressions of control 10:00 Functional modalities  11:35 Meditation example 14:41 Conclusion    Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:  A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.   Free training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality: Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality  Studio: @spandaschool  Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

What’s the real difference between moving through life with intention… and gripping on with control?

In this episode, we explore how intention keeps us aligned and connected to our heart, while control often comes from unconscious pressure and fixation.

When we’re out of touch with our true intention, motivation naturally fades — but when we’re in alignment, motivation flows effortlessly.

Tune in to discover how to recognise the energy of control vs. intention, reconnect with your heart, and move forward with more ease and clarity.

 

Chapter markers 

00:15 Introduction 

00:35 What’s the difference between intention and control

01:10 Intention 

03:28 Control

07:00 Awareness

09:00 Expressions of control

10:00 Functional modalities 

11:35 Meditation example

14:41 Conclusion 

 

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:

www.functionalspirituality.com

 

Free resources:

Newsletter sign-up: 

A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.

Community meditation:

Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.

 

Free training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality:

Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration.

Connect on Socials

Where you can hear from us in daily life

Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality 

Studio: @spandaschool 

Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

 

 

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