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June 22, 2008
Goals
What is a Goal?
It turns out that while researching this question, I wasn’t so much interested in a goal, but rather an intention.
Merriam-Webster offers these definitions of “intention�: a determination to act in a certain way: RESOLVE 2: IMPORT, SIGNIFICANCE 3 a: what one intends to do or bring about b: the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered 4: a process or manner of healing of incised wounds 5: CONCEPT; especially : a concept considered as the product of attention directed to an object of knowledge 6 plural : purpose with respect to marriage.
If we consider this definition, a goal becomes a marriage within you, a part of your being. Your intentions become a process of healing, and a process of change.
Process is also a key word. It indicates a plan is needed, a journey must be taken, and it’s going to take some time and effort to arrive at your intended destination.
jak
Posted by jaselin at June 22, 2008 08:26 AM