The New Year has begun, and it’s a blessing to say we crossed the threshold. There are so many who didn’t make it. Some left this world due to heavy hearts. They were bowed and broken by the world’s weight and unable to face a new day. And others closed their eyes in eternal slumber. No matter the reason, they are not here today. That says something for those of us still breathing. We still have a purpose. We still have things that need to be done, and if we can hold on, we can see the fruits of our endurance.

Heart to Hearts

I have conveyed in many of my written messages that there is always a lesson. There is something to learn every day. Some insights we gain might be small or what may seem like useless bits of knowledge. While others have greater applicability and can improve our lives if we take heed. But there is always something to learn. We grow daily in ways unseen.

A Lesson for the New Year

The year didn’t pass before teaching me a precious lesson.

 That lesson is the importance of clarity or, more specifically, clarified intention. Be specific when you set your intention and attempt to go about the process of manifesting your desires. This gentle word may seem trite to some, but it’s not.

Be careful what you wish for: The Importance of Clarifying Your Intentions.

I never took stock of the adage, “Be careful what you wish for because you might get it.” I was more caught up in finally getting something I asked for. But now I fully understand the weightiness of that adage.

Why is it important to be careful?

Sometimes there is a mismatch between what we want and desire because things are more appealing in theory. Other times we don’t know what it is that we want. There’s a general idea, but it’s fundamentally unclear. And then, other times, we know, but we don’t understand how to break it down into specific desires. So, I urge anyone who reads this to stop and take stock before voicing (putting out into the universe) what you think you want. Make sure it’s specific.

The Real Deal

Let me give you a few examples of what I mean. Let’s look at the real deal.

Some believe they want to be famous until they are. There is a lot that comes with fame. And it certainly is not all glitz and glamour. It’s often unpretty, cumbersome, and a beast to maintain. Some say they want to be rich without taking stock of how that could occur. Sometimes there is a cost, and that cost may be very steep. However, for most, the impact of fulfillment is rarely considered in the ask. But I would be amiss if I didn’t pass on what I have learned.

One Final Imperative on Clarified Intention

The truth is that many will only realize the imperative nature of being specific once they get what they presume they want. It is then that they realize they want so much more. Or rather, they don’t want what they believed they desired in the form in which it is received. I found that out before the passing of the old year. But it was a lesson well learned and one that has, without a doubt, changed my life. And I hope it will change yours as well.

When setting your intentions for this year, be mindful. When seeking to manifest, be clear. Because sometimes, there are no takebacks.