The fourth shift in thinking calls for a change of focus from behavior to intention. Intentions are greatly undervalued. The prevailing sentiment in our society is that intentions are not good enough, that only appropriate behavior is to be accepted and applauded. Is not the road to hell paved with good intentions? From a developmental perspective, nothing could be farther from the truth. Good intentions are like gold: intention is the seed of values and the precursor of a sense of responsibility. It sets the stage for mixed feelings. To neglect intention is to overlook one of the most
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