The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way

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Intention is generally viewed as a pit-bull kind of determination propelling one to succeed at all costs by never giving up on an inner picture. In this view, an attitude that combines hard work with an indefatigable drive toward excellence is the way to succeed. However, intention is viewed very differently in this book. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has researched intention as a for...more

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Published December 15th 2005 by Hay House (first published February 1st 2004)

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Aug 04, 2007 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Shelves: spirituality

I took this book out from the library and ended up buying a copy of it so I could just have it and refer to it whenever I wanted to. I plan on reading it all over again here soon. It's fabulous! While I haven't read the "The Secret," from what I can gather from the reviews, this is pretty similar and is the "real stuff" without all the marketing fluff.

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Jun 15, 2007 Landry rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Dr. Dyer sees intention as an inner awareness "that exists in the universe as an invisible force of energy." In this book he links intention to the creative power of the universe and suggests that it is within each one of us, the power to change the world.

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Oct 17, 2007 Rach rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

ok, i "read" this by listening to the edited version on cd. dyer uses the term "intention" as a kind of force in the universe that connects people, gives abundance, etc. he discusses "intention" as coming from the "source" and describes how positive attracts positive (and, of course, negative attracts negative). although nothing was particularly earth-shattering, the way he presented the information was useful. he also described how "ego" gets in the way of connecting to "intention" and makes us...more

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Mar 10, 2009 Ironangel added it

This work was a major influence on my life in that the truthes and principals helped me apply things that I had always known.It helped me focus my life on the application of spiritual truth in practical living.

I recomend it highly but advise the reader to keep an open mind and allow the wrriter to lead you slowly to your conclusions. Don't allow what you know keep you from grasping the concepts. Don't jump to conclusions. Just follow the truths.

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Mar 01, 2013 Kat McKay rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love Dr. Dyer! I often find myself going back and listening to his audiobooks a second and 3rd time because they make me feel so much better. His message is inspirational and it's like listening to a loving father when he tells it. There's nothing I hate more than self help gurus that yell at you to get there message across, which to me, is contradictory. Dr. Dyer is NOTHING like that! You feel like you're being guided by a loving and caring friend who truly wants you to be your best self and...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Venkataraman Kumbakonam S. rated it 4 of 5 stars

The author Dr. Wayne W Dyer has beautifully combined the Self-realization and Success in Life and has shaped this as a very valuable vade mecum for all those interested in these subjects.

He has quoted Swami Paramananda's words: Self-Realization means that we have been consciously connected with our source of being. Once we have made the connection, then nothing can go wrong.

The author has dealt with the essentials of Intention in part 1, the task of putting Intention to work in part 2, and the...more

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Sep 17, 2008 Shayne rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Probably more appreciated by those 30 and above

Shelves: motivational-business

I have always enjoyed Wayne Dyer's stuff even if he isn't sure if God is female or not.... Anyway, as he has gotten older his stuff has become more spiritual. He is definitely centered in a higher being and although he seems to be against organized religion I listen to his stuff knowing who my Source is and am grateful for his outspoken belief in God and reminders of the Power we have within and around us. I listened to it as a book on tape and it was definitely worth it.

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Aug 20, 2009 Ramon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Most of my books reviews will have this disclaimer. Most of the books in my library are audiobooks. I prefer audiobooks especially on long trips. I feel that if the book is that bad at least my time was not a complete waste. With that said I have been following Dr. Dyer on PBS for years. I can always walk away with some good thought or quote. This book was organized but I sometimes loose interest because there is alot to grasp. He is long winded and takes alot of time to make his point. Dr. Dyer...more

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Feb 27, 2008 Maria rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: one-of-my-favorites

Although I think Wayne Dyer is discounted as a bit of a crackpot by some and he has clearly stretched out one idea and managed to turn it into several books/cds/seminars/manuals, I do find his thoughts helpful and even uplifting. I have to space him out in my reading/listening because he does get monotonous; however, I feel he has overall good intentions (pun intended)and I think I'll continue to be a follower.

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Jun 10, 2012 John Vanbrunt, rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

In this book Dyer writes we choose how we experience our lives by aligning our creative powers with the Seven Faces of Intention: Creativity, Kindness, Love, Beauty, Expansion, Unlimited Abundance, and Receptivity. These are seven concepts that he believes unlocks the power of intention in anyone’s life.

He also addresses Ego and gives us Seven Steps for Overcoming Ego's Hold on ourselves:
• Stop being offended. (you can always find a reason to be offended, that which offends you only weakens you...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Books-treasureortrash rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, reviewed

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This book keeps the reader focused on their thoughts. It is a reminder that the thoughts you think influence how the world around you reacts to you.

The name of the book is a bit misleading. At first glance you think that if you have an intention it can create a power in your life to bring it into manifestation. However, Dr. Dyer changes the meaning of intention to become another phrase for God "In a universe peopled by a creative, divine, organizing intelligence, which...more

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Mar 18, 2010 PlatKat rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone

Recommended to PlatKat by: Frank

Frank lent me this book to make use of the first few days of February I spent waiting in his garage for my car to be finished. Somewhat surprisingly, it has opened me up a little despite some of the over-the-top metaphysical discussions. As with all self-help books, you take away the parts you find meaningful to you and let the rest dispose of itself.

Upon finishing this book, I was amazed at the sort of impact it had on my inner-monologue. The main message is that you create your own reality wit...more Frank lent me this book to make use of the first few days of February I spent waiting in his garage for my car to be finished. Somewhat surprisingly, it has opened me up a little despite some of the over-the-top metaphysical discussions. As with all self-help books, you take away the parts you find meaningful to you and let the rest dispose of itself.

Upon finishing this book, I was amazed at the sort of impact it had on my inner-monologue. The main message is that you create your own reality with your thoughts and actions. While I already knew this, putting it into practice is a little trickier. Sometimes reading a whole book to confirm what you already know is what it takes to put ideas into action.

Like some other books I've read recently, The Power of Intention serves as a reminder to be privy to outside conditions and how they might affect our moods and well being. Eating too much food, overdoing it with caffeine and alcohol, letting loud TVs and music interrupt our peace, and associating with toxic people can have larger effects than we can imagine on how we treat others and view ourselves.

We have to train ourselves to be of the mindset the conditions we want are already present. There is an abundance of goodness in this world, and the only thing that keeps us from seeing it are the thoughts we create. I like that he points out in no uncertain terms that stress and anxiety don't "attack" us as we've been conditioned by society to believe, but we create those feelings from our own worries and self-doubt.

Sometimes we question ourselves, and that's normal, but overall mental strength is rooted in positivity. He mentions the possibility that sometimes you have to think about your unimportance to realize your value. You don't have to walk around with a stupid smile plastered on your face reciting Stuart Smalley 24/7 to be positive. The effort lies more in balancing the good and bad, then having the confidence to act with kindness and good intentions.

Speaking of the word for which the book is titled, the author goes into the meaning of "intention" quite a bit and in a way I didn't expect. He believes we are all connected to the Source, which I interpreted him to mean is sort of an underlying rhythm of the universe that has already decided that good things are in store for us. Contrary to the arguments of many, this goes hand-in-hand with free will.

At one point, he goes into the equation of how much energy there is in the world, and how certain people can combat the negative energy of tens, even hundreds, of thousands of people. To me, it just sounded like someone got off on an existential tear one late night, but if that's how some people want to make sense of the world, bully for them.

Overall, this book inspired some tremendously insightful and useful feelings in me as I start my business and enter a new phase of my life. Oftentimes, I would put this book down feeling like a million bucks, like I could do anything. Even better, the author actually outlines some good ways to actually do the "anything" that your heart so desires. At some point, I'm going to have to give this book back, but in the meantime, I plan to refer to it when needed, and I would consider buying more books from this author.(less)

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Apr 18, 2013 Roberto Guerra rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It really made me realize how important it is to keep a positive outlook on life and to be at peace with oneself.

Personally, I do not believe absolutely everything I read word for word, but I do try to keep an open mind, especially when it comes to the opportunity to learn new things, and this book is definitely meant to be read with an open mind.

This is among many other Wayne Dyer books which has helped to change my outlook on the way I see the world, in a much...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Marwa Al-saydalani rated it 5 of 5 stars

كتاب رائع رائع جدا !
كتاب قوة النية قرأته بترجمة عربية

ان أي شئ تريد ان تحققة يعتبر حقيقة موجودة قائمة و حاضرة فى الروح حرر عقلك من الافكار الخاصة بالشروط و القيود او احتمال عدم القدرة على تجلي و اظهار رغباتك . ان بقيت الرغبات و الافكار قائمة في عقلك بدون ان يزعجها شئ وكذلك في النية في نفس الوقت فسوف تتحول هذه الافكار و الرغبات الى واقع في العالم المادي

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Oct 12, 2010 Kholoud rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

حبيت الكتاب جدا .. وكان له تغير كبير في حياتي بمعنى الكلمة .. الكاتب اسلوبه جد رائع وتفكيرة جميل كتاب يستحق القراأة :)

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Dec 09, 2009 Erica Robinson rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This 2 CD set popped up when I was unpacking my books. A friend had given it to me so I decided to listen to it on my next long road trip. It was engaging, full of knowledge and entertaining. I thorougly enjoyed it and have been recommending it to friends. The way he spoke of the source gave me a greater perspective of who God really is. And how to tap into the Holy Spirit in order to create abundance and joy in your life. He didn't frame the conversation around Christianity, but because those a...more

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Jan 12, 2009 Kimberly rated it 2 of 5 stars

Don't recall much from this book. But I had this stuff written down:

"Every thought you have has an energy that will strengthen or weaken you."

"It is only discord acting within your own feelings that will ever deprive you of every good thing that life holds for you."

"The genius in you isn't seeking confirmation from others, but quiet space for its ideas to blossom. An uncomplicated life with fewer intrusions tolerated, in a simple setting, allows your creative genius to surface and express itsel...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Bridget Yarusso rated it 4 of 5 stars

Typically you won't find me in the self-help aisle; I will be lost in the fiction section if you need me. However this book caught my attention at my mom's house one day after the New Year. Since I don't do resolutions, I thought maybe a fresh perspective was in order for my life. To my surprise I enjoyed each page from Dr. Dyer's perspective on life. He never promised riches, fame, etc. He gave reasonable advice to yield reasonable results. The best part was his positive mindset came through in...more

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Mar 06, 2013 Michael Cremin rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: nonfiction, gave-up

I like Wayne Dyer's older books, especially Wisdom of the Ages and There Is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem. I remember looking at this book when it came out about eight years ago and thinking, "Man, this looks pretty flakey." I guess I forgot that impression and picked up a copy from Paperbackswap.com. I got about 30 pages into it and thought to myself, "Many this really is pretty flakey."

I don't do crystal power, bro.

(Side note: Wayne Dyer once touched my head. Literally: he put his han...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Sophie Hewson rated it 3 of 5 stars

First let me say, if I could give it 3 1/2 stars I definitely would. I read this book as a book review through my yoga studio, although I have had it on my shelf to read for ages. I have to say that overall I did really enjoyed this book. That said, I would have to warn that this is not really a beginners book for self awareness, one has to already be a fairly spiritual/new thinking person to really get the most from this read. This book really needs to be read with a completely open mind of any...more First let me say, if I could give it 3 1/2 stars I definitely would. I read this book as a book review through my yoga studio, although I have had it on my shelf to read for ages. I have to say that overall I did really enjoyed this book. That said, I would have to warn that this is not really a beginners book for self awareness, one has to already be a fairly spiritual/new thinking person to really get the most from this read. This book really needs to be read with a completely open mind of anything is possible. For people just beginning to understand self awareness and manifestation, they could get a bit lost in the some of the wording and approaches in this book.

Whilst I am not quite at the point I can completely agree with the process of manifestation, I am a big advocate for the belief that by altering our perceptions, attitudes and traditional labeling of things we can drastically improve our day to day lives. “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change” is a quote I have previously heard and definitely, through personal experience, subscribe to. I also completely believe that “like attracts like” so if you are positive you do in fact bring more positive things into your life (or at least the things that come are perceived to be more positive!) and vice versa. I think Dr. Dyer hit the nail on the head with the concept of altering how we approach things in life, and if we constantly think in the negative (I can’t, it won’t, I’ll never) than that attitude will permeate everything that comes into our lives. That said, even though I am a fairly open minded and spiritual person, I found some of what Dr. Dyer talked about to be a bit ‘out there’.

I think that there are some serious ‘golden nuggets’ of information scattered throughout this book, but I did find some of the in between stuff to be a bit airy fairy. Again, I am a strong believer in inner awareness and self improvement, but I cannot yet jump on the bandwagon when it comes to manifesting our intentions just because we are kind, loving, self aware people. I do however think there are many benefits to living “as if” as long as it is within reason and realistic.

If you were to look at my copy of this book you would find it highlighted all over as I love much of what Dr. Dyer says. I just think that an everyday reader might get bogged down or turned off by some of the concepts (self healing etc) that are presented in this book. For me this is definitely a “take what you want and leave the rest” type read.
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Apr 29, 2008 Holli rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, the-inner-life

I really got a lot out of this book. It’s one that I will refer back to again and again. He deals with some powerful and empowering ideas, but his writing style is simple and to the point. I kept running into the word “intention” in other books I was reading and was curious about what Dyer’s take would be. As I progressed through the book I found that I could substitute the word “God” for the word “intention,” as I understand God. One of the reviewers on Amazon said that she was bothered by the...more I really got a lot out of this book. It’s one that I will refer back to again and again. He deals with some powerful and empowering ideas, but his writing style is simple and to the point. I kept running into the word “intention” in other books I was reading and was curious about what Dyer’s take would be. As I progressed through the book I found that I could substitute the word “God” for the word “intention,” as I understand God. One of the reviewers on Amazon said that she was bothered by the way Dyer divorces God from personhood and seems to be saying that God is the individual. That didn’t occur to me as I was reading the book. The book doesn’t profess to say anything about God, really, yet discusses issues that fall within the realm of God. This is somewhat of a dilemma. In trying to be inclusive he becomes a little nebulous, but if he was more specific in his naming of God, that would conjure up all the baggage we carry. I was able to reconcile this for myself because I wasn’t looking for God when I started the book and when I found Her/Him, it was a nice surprise.--hr

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After years of spiritual study and reflection, inspirational speaker and bestselling author Wayne Dyer has emerged a highly esteemed teacher. His current message about tapping into the power of intention may sound like good old positive thinking: just stay focused on what you want, rather than focusing on the lack of having what you want. But the teaching here goes deeper than just controlling thoughts (although he does acknowledge that thought control is a surprisingly challenging and significant endeavor). This book might help readers land a better job, but it's more relevant for those who are ready to detach from an ego-driven life filled with quick fixes of happiness and step into a more authentic, joyful, and spiritually fulfilling life. His core teachings speak to tapping into a universal source of energy that can also be called the "power of intention." He calls people who are consciously co-creating with this energy source "connectors" and describes them as "individuals who have made themselves available for success...They don't say With my luck things won't work out. Instead, you’re more likely to hear something like, I intend to create this and I know it will work out." Connectors are also committed to Dyer's "seven faces of intention"--creativity, kindness, love, beauty, expansion, abundance and receptivity, which he speaks to throughout the book. Each chapter concludes with five suggestions for becoming stronger connectors, such as how to monitor one's inner speech or shift out of low-energy beliefs. Some criticize Dyer for not giving credit to other teachers who offer this same message, especially Jerry and Esther Hicks (A New Beginning I) and even Ralph Waldo Emerson. It's impossible to know whether this was a deliberate omission, but it is obvious that Dyer has tapped into a growing conversation about co-creating with "source." Other leading-edge voices in this conversation include Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now), Shakti Gawain (Creative Visualization ) and Lynn Grabhorn (Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting). --Gail Hudson

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Apr 15, 2012 Brandon rated it 5 of 5 stars

When reading this book I felt as if I was reading the diary of my oldest friend, that being myself. I turned every page discovering a new quote straight from on of the books from the collection resting on myself. Dr. Wayne Dyers and I our kindered souls and I do hope to write a book of such calliber myself somday and open the world to the power of voliton as my dear friend has in this book. Rarely does one come across a book that touches them so as this one has touched me.

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Apr 04, 2010 Ryan Tilley rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was my second time reading this book. Dr. Dyer is the greatest Gnostic since Edgar Allan Poe. He frequently quotes William Blake and Rumi and expands upon their spirtuality. I like what Wayne wrote about connectors: "They often get labeled as aloof and distant because because they don't gravitate toward small talk and gossip. This is profound work which unfortunately atheists and agnostics will shun because being co-creators with God does not fit their world view.

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May 02, 2012 Dale rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book as well as listening to it on C.D. It's the type of book you like to reread parts of when you want to lift your spirits. It basically is about how our thoughts and feelings attract people, places and things into our lives and how learning to focus on thoughts and feelings with higher vibrations like: joy, gratitude, love and forgiveness will draw better things into your life. I found the book both inspirational and uplifting.

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Jan 01, 2012 Dot Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a gift from my mother who felt I needed some encouragement to be more positive about life. A good introduction on how to empower yourself to change your view of your life by changing your attitude. Your thoughts are an energy with transformative power. This book provides techniques to help you harness that power. A book to be reread and recommended to those just starting out on the to improving their lives through changing their personal energy.

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Nov 09, 2012 Erynn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I felt good every time I finished a section of the book. I absolutely believe in the power of positive thinking. I absolute believe in everything Wayne Dyer mentions in the book. Putting it into practice can be difficult. I appreciated the way he broke down how to practically apply his principals into daily life. Still working on it. I purchased a copy of this book after reading my library's copy and would like to reread it.

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Jan 31, 2012 Keith Kendall rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: religion, self-help

When he says "Intention" I mentally substitute the word "Faith"; then I don't need to learn a whole new terminology. He is really speaking about concepts that have been around for millenium, but has packaged them in a different way.

At the same time I was listening to this, I was also listening to "Self-Esteem & Peak Performance" by Jack Canfield & found Canfield's work a lot more solid as something I can use.

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Mar 05, 2011 Barbara rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, inspiration, personal-growth, spirituality, published-in-2004, non-fiction, psychology, philosophy, unfinished, to-be-finished

I had a very difficult time getting into this book, but a few of my friends read it and they loved it. I usually love Wayne Dyer's books, so I will try to read this one again. I'm not sure if I also have the audio version of this, but I've been finding that over the past ten years or so I've preferred Wayne Dyer's audio books to his printed books, so maybe I'll give the audio version a try at some point.

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Mar 16, 2010 Claudia rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'm love love loving this book so far!

...Yup, it definitely gets 5 stars. This book really helped me to understand how we are all "one". One with the universe, one with God, and one with each other.

I've always believed that we all have certain purposes / missions to fulfill during our stay here on earth and Dr Dyer really helped me understand why this is so and how we can make sure we fulfill our personal missions.

Loved it!

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Jan 11, 2009 Reza rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: روانشناسی-psychology, creation

اراده نیروی نهفته ی بی کرانی است که در زیر و بم زندگی شما وجود دارد. نیرویی که می تواند القا کننده ی آرامش و تنرژی باشد و محدودیت ها را نابود سازد. پس به نیرویی که شما را پدید آورده وصل شوید و از عمق وجود با آن صمیمی شوید.

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