intent

It is not for nothing that an ominous feeling often attaches itself to a procession. In films and stories we see spectacles forming in the street and parades coming from around the corner, and we know to greet then with distrust and apprehension: their intent is still to be revealed.

Consider intentions carefully. Karma gives a damn about ego, awards allegiance to none, and its justice is truly blind.

I simply can__ look into the heavens on a crisp starry night and somehow bring myself to believe that the gaping expanse that engulfs the whole of me is the product of chance happenstance. And neither can I believe that the gaping expanse that rests within me is anything less.

Love is beautiful, yet the worst of crimes are committed in the name of love. So when someone claims to love you, you should question their intent.

Thinking very often resembles napping, but the intent is different. --Stephanie Plum

Stop walking through the motions of a conditioned routine and start consciously taking action on your visualized intent.

Your Karma is defined by your Actions plus your Intent. A seemingly incorrect action with a pure intent can potentially result in good Karma

What makes an action positive or negative? Not how it looks, not whether it is big or small, but it is the positive or negative motivation that is behind it. No matter how many teachings that you have heard, to be motivated by ordinary concerns, such as a desire for greatness, fame or whatever, is not the way of the true Dharma.

In an honest effort to gain understanding, asking questions do not, necessarily, imply a conclusion has been determined. They can be used to avoid making the wrong judgement. If building trust is the ultimate goal - there is no need to be defensive, or feel threatened by any inquiry.

Only when you observe with the intent to understand you will discover the deeper truth.